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2017

CHILDREN’S
CHILD EN’S
BOOKS
A SE
S E LECTION OF
FRENCH TITLES
Illustration de couverture :
Sous mes pieds…,
Emmanuelle Houssais
© Ricochet, 2016
Promoting French publishing around the world
For almost 140 years, Bief has been promoting
French publishers’ creations on the international
scene with the vocation of facilitating and developing
exchange between French and foreign professionals
in the publishing industry.
This catalogue presents 28 publishing houses
and over 140 titles. It is intended as both a working
and reference tool for all those interested in children’s
books published in France, especially foreign publishers,
booksellers and librarians keen to build their list
of translated and/or adapted works in this sector.
This catalogue was created to promote the discovery
of the great variety in and the high quality of children’s
publishing in France, to help publishers, booksellers
and librarians strengthen existing ties with their
French counterparts.
Index of publishers / Children’s Books

4 Abc Melody
7 Actes Sud Junior
10 L’Agrume
13 Albin Michel Jeunesse
16 Casterman
19 Dada
22 Didier Jeunesse
25 L’école des loisirs
28 Les Éditions des Éléphants
31 Flammarion Jeunesse – Père Castor
34 Gallimard Jeunesse
37 Glénat
40 Les Grandes Personnes
43 Gulf Stream
46 Hachette Jeunesse
49 Hatier Jeunesse
52 Hélium
55 Kaléidoscope
58 La Martinière Jeunesse – Le Seuil Jeunesse
61 Little Urban
64 Musée du Louvre Éditions
67 Le Pommier
70 Éditions du Ricochet
73 Rouergue
76 Rue de l’échiquier
79 Sarbacane
82 Talents Hauts
85 Thierry Magnier
Abc Melody
Founded: 1999
Titles in catalogue: 90
Titles published annually: 15

Emblematic titles or series

“Come and see My City” Series:


120,000 copies sold worldwide

“Cat and Mouse” Series:


100,000 copies sold worldwide

“Sing&Learn” Series:
200,000 copies sold worldwide

“Hello Kids Graded Readers” Series:


80,000 copies sold worldwide

“Little Zoo” Series


Founded in 1999, Abc Melody is a leading publisher of (Happy Monkey, Hungry Bear)

Children’s books around the themes of travel and languages


with a special focus on English. Our series are sold
in 20 countries worldwide and include “Cat and Mouse”,
“Sing&Learn”, “Hello Kids”, “Hello Kids Graded Readers”,
“Come and see my city”, “Piccadilly Kids”, “The Bacon Brothers”…
New in 2017: “Little Zoo”, a fun series in English illustrated
by award-winning Clothilde Delacroix! In 2017, Abc Melody
will celebrate its 10th anniversary in France.

12, passage Turquetil 75011 Paris, France • www.abcmelody.com


Publisher, Foreign Rights: Stéphane Husar > stef@abcmelody.com

Happy Monkey
Stéphane Husar,
Clothilde Delacroix,
Abc Melody,
Collection « Little Zoo », 2017
Jack the Little monkey is sad today.
It’s his birthday, he hasn’t got a hat
and the big monkeys make fun of him.
But Jill arrives and everybody is happy
again. A beautiful story about sharing
and reconciliation tenderly illustrated
by award-winning artist Clothilde
Delacroix. A free online MP3 audio
version accompanies each book in
the “Little Zoo” series.
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
40 pages • 20 × 21cm • 12 €
EAN 9782368361085
“The Bacon Brothers”
Series: Back in America
Série « Les Bacon Brothers » :
Retour en Amérique
Davide Cali, Ronan Badel,
Abc Melody, 2016
20 years have passed since the
Bacon Brothers’ worldwide success.
Each member of the legendary rock
band (the three little pigs) is now
leading a quiet life in separate
locations… until the day one of their
old songs reappears on the Internet.
Wolfie (the wolf), their agent, decides
to get the band back on the road.
Destination: the USA for a fantastic
tour and a fun visit of the country.
Picture Book • Ages 6-8
40 pages • 23 × 29 cm • 14 €
EAN 9782368360798

Help! This is My First Day


at School…
Au secours la rentrée !
Éric Sanvoisin, Mylène Rigaudie,
Abc Melody, 2016
Today’s a big day for Jules:
it’s his first day of school. Things are
not off to a good start, he gets there
late. But that’s just the beginning…
Imagine his surprise when he walks
in and sees that all his classmates are
animals! A tenderly-illustrated story
about cultural differences, acceptance
and friendship.
Picture Book • Ages 5-7
40 pages • 21,5 × 27cm • 12,90 €
EAN 9782368360736
Marie from Paris
Marie de Paris
Isabelle Pellegrini,
Princesse Camcam,
Abc Melody, Collection
« Viens voir ma Ville », 2010
Discover Paris with Marie,
a little Parisian girl. Come to
her apartment, meet her family
and friends, visit her school,
see Montmartre, the Jardin
du Luxembourg and enjoy a
yummy croissant!
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 7+
40 pages • 22 × 22 cm • 12 €
EAN 9782916947341

“I learn English with


Cat and Mouse” Series:
Go to space!
Collection
«J’apprends l’anglais
avec Cat and Mouse » :
Go to space!
Stéphane Husar, Loïc Méhée,
Abc Melody, Collection
« Cat and Mouse », 2017
In this 8th title, Cat and Mouse
embark on a trip to the moon.
3,2,1… and lift off! They’re on their
way to outer space. They admire
the Moon and planet Earth, marvel
at the solar system… But when
their rockets break down, they
need help and head for planet Mars.
Will Martians be nice to them?
Picture Book + CD • Ages 4-8
36 pages • 24 × 24 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782368361115
Actes Sud
Founded: 1995
Titles in catalogue: 800
Titles published annually: 130

Junior Emblematic titles or series

“Quiquoiqui – Quiquoioù –
Les Quiquoi et l’étrange maison
qui n’en finit pas de grandir” Series:
50,000 copies sold; sold in
11 languages

“Crocolou” Series (40 titles):


The Actes Sud Junior catalogue is the fruit of a concerted
300,000 copies sold;
effort to maintain a diverse selection of titles so as to assure translated into 8 languages
a multi-facetted collection which includes: picture books, “C’est toi le détective” Series
activity books, novels, non-fiction and books + cds. (12 titles): 95,000 copies sold;
For over twenty years, we have been committed to publishing sold in 8 foreign languages

high quality content, with strong voices and to the highest “Ceux qui ont dit non” Series
(34 titles): 175,000 copies sold;
production standards. Striving for excellence in children’s
translated into 6 languages
books, we like to discover, share and break down the borders
Petites et grandes histoires des
between genres, tirelessly reinventing the publishing business. animaux disparus: 20,000 copies
We would like to believe that Actes Sud Junior books will not sold; translated into 8 languages
only be fun to read but also encourage young readers to ask
questions and understand our changing world of yesterday
and today.

18, rue Séguier 75006 Paris, France • www.actes-sud-junior.fr


Foreign Rights: Johanna Brock > j.brock@actes-sud.fr

The Monster in the Closet


Really Does Exist
and I’m Going to Prove it!
Le monstre dans le placard
existe et je vais vous le prouver
Antoine Dole, Bruno Salamone,
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
A little boy has made up his mind:
he’s determined to prove to his parents
that the monster in the closet really
does exist. There’s lots of evidence:
the monster in the closet loves candy,
which is why there are empty candy
wrappers under the bed… It gets
bored during the day and draws on
the walls… It’s very athletic and leaves
muddy sneaker prints on the living
room carpet… Really! But the monster
is also afraid of the dark, that’s why
the night light must be kept on till
morning…
Picture Book • Ages 5+
40 pages • 25 × 32 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782330066413
“The Super-Duper” Series:
Robbing Hood
Série « Les Trop-Super » :
Robank des bois
Henri Meunier, Nathalie Choux,
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
Why do the squirrels keep stealing
the snowman’s carrot-nose?
Because they have nothing, not even
a hazelnut left to munch on!
The Super-Dupers investigate and
expose the thieving of a very bad guy:
Robbing Hood, the person who steals
nuts from the poor to give them to the
rich… that is, himself. An entertaining
way to discover that squirrels ‘store’
nuts in order to survive the winter…
Comic Book • Ages 5+
28 pages • 17 × 23 cm • 10,90 €
EAN 9782330069889

The Domain
Le domaine
Jo Witek,
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
Gabriel’s mother has been hired
as summer help in a wealthy home
and he is going with her. He is looking
incredibly forward to the moors,
and miles of countryside that make
up the property. He is a nature lover
and bird watcher. Yet as soon as he
arrives, he is ill at ease, even anxious.
The formality and the strict
atmosphere in the house trigger in
him uncontrollable reactions of anger,
want and jealousy. When the owners’
grandchildren arrive and with them
the lovely and inaccessible Éleonore,
Gabriel loses complete control of
his emotions. The servant’s son, who
is madly in love with Éleonore, would
do anything to win her heart. Even if
it means putting himself in danger…
YA Novel • Ages 14+
327 pages • 13,5 × 21,5 cm •14,80 €
EAN 9782330060862
The Invisible World
of Microscopic Animals
Les mondes invisibles
des animaux microscopiques
Hélène Rajcak,
Damien Laverdunt,
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
They are so small, invisible to
the naked eye, yet microscopic animals
are everywhere: from the bottom of
the oceans to the sheets on our beds!
We can see them with the help
of a microscope. This book immerses
the readers in the mysterious
and little-known world of single cell
organisms, protozoa and paramecia:
on each double page double flap
spread is an environment magnified
up to 150 times making these micro-
ecosystems visible and bringing them
to life! These miniscule creatures
are described in detail in an
encyclopedia rich with scientific
information at the end of the book.
Non-Fiction • Ages 9+
56 pages • 25 × 32 cm • 19,50 €
EAN 9782330066109

Atlas. How’s the World Doing?


Atlas. Comment va le monde ?
Laure Flavigny, Jessie Magana,
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
How are things in the world today?
Why are some places heavily populated
and others almost deserted? Why
do people leave their own country to
go and live in another one? Is there
drinkable water everywhere? How can
we protect nature? Where does our
waste go? You will find the answers
to all these questions in 22 detailed
maps that make up this colorful
original atlas that describes planet
Earth, its inhabitants, the dangers
that threaten them and the initiatives
that give us reasons to hope.
Non-Fiction • Ages 9+
56 pages • 42 × 29,7 cm • 21,90 €
EAN 9782330065881
L’Agrume
Founded: 2012
Titles in catalogue: 50
Titles published annually: 15

Emblematic titles or series

La Mégalopole, by Cléa Dieudonné:


Bologna Raggazzi Award 2016;
30,000 copies sold internationally;
translated into 10 languages

Maman renard,
by Amandine Momenceau:
25,000 copies sold internationally;
translated into 6 languages

L’Orchestre, by Chloé Perarnau:


L’Agrume is an independent comics and children’s book translasted into 4 languages

publishing company established in 2012 by Guillaume Griffon Les Farceurs, by Anne-Hélène Dubray:
translated into 2 languages
and Chloé Marquaire focused on contemporary illustration.
L’Agrume children’s books are playful and attractive works L’Incroyable Famille Zapato,
by Julie Brouant: translated
of art. Highly poetic and colorful, they offer children into 2 languages
new reading experiences. These books can be manipulated
and read in various ways which stimulate the senses and
arouse curiosity in both children and adults. They captivate
the reader through their originality and creativity.

102, rue Saint-Maur 75011 Paris, France • www.lagrume.org


Publisher: Guillaume Griffon > guillaume.griffon@lagrume.org
Foreign Rights: Stéphanie Vernet > stephanie@thepicturebookagency.com

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The Pyramid of Animals


La pyramide des animaux
Cléa Dieudonné,
L’Agrume, 2017
Today is the Hoopoe’s birthday
and all the animals have come together
for a big party. The gorilla, the bear,
the camel, the crocodile, the rhino,
the albatross, the kangaroo, the tapir,
the panda and the penguin (just to
mention a few!) are all there, piled
on top of each other. All together they
make a hilarious and unbelievable
Noah’s Ark type pyramid. A spectacular
game-come-book (once opened it’s
over 2 meters long) in which you can
discover over one hundred animals.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
22 pages • 25 × 17,5 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9791090743533
The Incredible Zapato Family
L’incroyable famille Zapato
Julie Brouant,
L’Agrume, 2016
This little girl really does have
an incredible family. They all work
in the circus, showing off their unique
talents. Her brother is a talented
juggler –just move the image to see
the balls sail through the air. Her sister
performs with ribbons, her father
trains elephants… But the little girl
never succeeds at anything.
Fortunately, her mother reminds her
that she can make people laugh.
So, she’ll be a clown. This magical
book features kinegrams: moving
the overlay makes the images come
to life, as if by magic.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
28 pages • 23 × 32 cm • 18 €
EAN 9791090743557

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The Orchestra
L’orchestre
Chloé Perarnau,
L’Agrume, 2016
The concert is in one week’s time
but all the musicians have gone on
holiday! The conductor and his
assistant travel the world to find
them –Tokyo for the violinists, Porto
for the harp player, Rio for the trumpet
players… However, everywhere
they go, the streets are busy and the
musicians are hard to find! This book
is both a narrative –with a plot and
characters– and a seek and find,
so children must look closely at each
image. Each page features scenes
typical of the countries visited,
creating an around-the-world trip.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
28 pages • 26 × 32 cm • 16 €
EAN 9791090743458
The Tricksters
Les farceurs
Anne-Hélène Dubray,
L’Agrume, 2016
What’s that slipping through the trees?
Is it a snake? No, it’s a jaguar’s tail!
What’s that at the top of the palm tree?
Is it a toucan’s beak? No, it’s a
rhinoceros’s horn! Appearances can
be deceiving. In this book, ten
mischievous animals, hidden behind
leaves and branches (and flaps),
are all pretending to be something
they’re not. This book, with a poetic
text, is a surprisingly fun way of playing
with animals.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
26 pages • 20 × 23 cm • 14,50 €
EAN 9791090743410

12

Inventions
Axelle Doppelt,
L’Agrume, 2016
Fire, medicine, sundials, watermills,
glasses… this wonderful animated
book shows us, in a playful way,
18 inventions that have marked the
history of mankind, from prehistoric
times to today. Each invention has
its own type of animation. The spot
color illustrations are accompanied
by a short non-fiction text about
the inventor and the context of
the invention. A stunning book that
will entertain kids, science fans,
and all animated books lovers.
Pop-Up • Ages 6-9
24 pages • 17,5 × 25 cm • 24,90 €
EAN 9791090743502
Albin Michel
Founded: 1980
Titles in catalogue: 1,025
Titles published annually: 140

Jeunesse Emblematic titles or series

Le tour du monde de Mouk,


by Marc Boutavant (2007): more
than 60,000 copies sold in France;
translated into 19 languages

Mon amour, by Astrid Desbordes


& Pauline Martin (2015):
over 80,000 copies sold in France;
Albin Michel Jeunesse publishes a variety of books which translated into 19 languages

appeal to a broad reader base. Pre-readers love characters ABC3D, by Marion Bataille (2008):
such as Maisy, Didou, Mouk and Pomelo, early readers 50,000 copies sold in France;
translated into 9 languages
adore Geronimo Stilton, and teens devour our top notch
L’Imagier des gens, by Blexbolex
Middle Grade and YA series. Our catalogue showcases
(2008): Best Book Design Worldwide
a wide variety of authors such as Marion Bataille, 2008; over 10,000 copies sold in
Blexbolex, Marc Boutavant, David Carter, Benjamin Chaud, France; translated into 8 languages

Bernard/Roca and Benjamin Lacombe, to name just a few. Avant Après, by Anne-Margot
All our publications, be they pop-up books, board books, Ramstein & Matthias Arregui
(2013): Bologna Ragazzi Award 2015;
novelty books, picture books, novels or non-fiction titles, 7,000 copies sold in France;
are created with imagination and love. translated into 11 languages

22, rue Huyghens 75014 Paris, France • www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse


Foreign Rights: Charlotte Botrel > charlotte.botrel@albin-michel.fr
Aurélie Lapautre > aurelie.lapautre@albin-michel.fr

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“Animated Stories” Series:


Be Brave, Little Owl!
Série « Histoires animées » :
Chouette !
Léna Mazilu,
Albin Michel Jeunesse, 2016
A shy little owl has to face the forest
at night in order to find the owner
of a lost pair of glasses. While on her
quest, she discovers that she is much
braver than she thought she was!
“Animated Stories” Series: books in
their most traditional form, but ones
that can also come to life as if by magic!
Holding a tablet or a smartphone
over the pages brings the illustrations
suddenly to life. The “Animated Stories”
series uses digital innovations to help
stimulate the imaginations of early
readers. Other titles in the collection:
Friends? by Charlotte Gastaut;
Me. Afraid of the Dark? by Magali
Le Huche; It’s Time to Go to Bed, Now!
by Édouard Manceau.
Augmented Reality Book • Ages 3+
20 pages • 17 × 23 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782226321152
Behind the Mist
Derrière la brume
Ramona Badescu,
Amélie Jackowski,
Albin Michel Jeunesse,
Collection « Trapèze », 2016
That morning in the Big Forest,
Ant opens her eyes and is terrified;
she is completely alone in the anthill!
She has never in her life been alone
before, nor overslept and missed work.
Running out of the anthill to catch
up with the other ants, she doesn’t
see the huge dark shape of Bear who
is masked by the morning mist and
about to strike her… A story about
the freedom of breaking ranks and the
guilt that goes with it, courage, and
the friends that help you through it all,
and finding out who your real
friends are!
Picture Book • Ages 6+
48 pages • 19 × 27 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782226325129

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“Friends Street” Series:


I Don’t Wanna Go to School
Série « Rue des copains » :
J’ai pas envie d’aller à l’école
Sylvaine Jaoui, Annelore Parot,
Albin Michel Jeunesse, 2016
Sham is scared to go back to school.
When his friends ask him what he
is scared of, the list they get is long:
“Getting bad grades, being disciplined
by the teacher, being late, being tired…”!
Mia has a great idea: they make a list
of all the reasons why they like school,
then they create flashcard game
with that list. At the end of the book
there are flashcards for you to make
your own, “Friends Street” Series:
a series for early readers that combines
creative activities with stories of daily
life stories based on the advice from
psychological specialists. Other titles
in the collection: I’m Addicted to
Screens; I’m Jealous of the New Baby;
Someone Broke My Heart.
Early Readers • Ages 6+
34 pages • 15 × 19,5 cm • 5,90 €
EAN 9782226328526
The Phantom of the Circus
Le fantôme du Cirque d’Hiver
Fred Bernard, François Roca,
Albin Michel Jeunesse, 2016
A thrilling investigation led
by an unexpected yet endearing
duo that introduce the reader
to the fascinating world of the circus,
one of Fred Bernard and François
Roca’s favorite subjects! Spirit
the monkey and Dino the parrot live
in the prestigious “Cirque d’Hiver”.
Despite their many differences,
they are inseparable. Dino, incredibly
superstitious, is certain of one thing:
the circus is haunted! Together,
they will investigate whether there
really is a ghost by questioning the
circus animals, following the different
leads and looking into rumors.
Picture Book • Ages 6+
40 pages • 29 × 36 cm • 19 €
EAN 9782226328311

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The Odd Ones Out


Les intrus
Bastien Contraire,
Albin Michel Jeunesse,
Collection « Trapèze », 2016
The Odd Ones Out is an illustrated
and stylish take on the classic children’s
seek and find book. These peculiar
nature prints hide an anomaly: an
intruder has snuck into each collection
of objects, plants and characters,
pretending to be one of them and
it is up to the child to spot it! A lobster
blends in easily amongst a bunch
of beetles; a cat tries to fit in with the
dogs; an umbrella looks surprisingly
like a mushroom… The book comes
with a detachable stencil sheet
with two beautiful designs to teach
children how they can create such
a puzzle themselves.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
64 pages • 24 × 30,5 cm • 16,50 €
EAN 9782226318398
Casterman
Founded: 1780
Titles in catalogue: 5,000
Titles published annually: 350

Emblematic titles or series

Established in 1780, Casterman started publishing comics “Martine” Series, by Marcel Marlier
& Gilbert Delhaye: 110 million
as early as 1930. Since the release of the first Tintin comic,
of copies sold worldwide;
which is still the pride of its prestigious catalogue, Casterman translated into 34 languages
has remained faithful to its initial approach: to make quality “Ernest et Célestine” Series,
books for all readers. Casterman publishes comics by major by Gabrielle Vincent: translated
authors such as Hugo Pratt, Tardi, Bilal or Peeters and Schuiten. into 10 languages; adapted
into an animated feature in 2013
In addition to comic books, Casterman also publishes a wide (Cesar for the best animated
range of children's books, from board books and animated feature; shortlisted for an Oscar).
books for the very young to picture books, activity books, non- The 2016 TV series has been sold
around the world
fiction as well as literary fiction for older readers, by famous
Cacanimaux, by Benoit Charlat:
authors and illustrators such as Émile Jadoul, Anne Herbauts,
100,000 copies sold worldwide;
François Place or David Sala. Casterman’s most famous translated into 11 languages
characters include: Martine, the little girl who has delighted La tournée de facteur souris,
children around the world for the last 60 years, Émilie who by Marianne Dubuc: sold in
celebrated her 40th birthday in 2015, and, of course, timeless 15 countries

characters such as Ernest and Celestine by Gabrielle Vincent. De quelle couleur est le vent,
by Anne Herbauts: 150,000 copies
sold worldwide; translated
Cantersteen 47, Boîte 4, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique • www.casterman.com into 5 languages
Publisher: Céline Charvet > celine.charvet@casterman.com
Foreign Rights: Fabiana Angelini > f.angelini@casterman.com
Sophie Baro > sbaro@flammarion.fr

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Mr. Postman Mouse


Goes on Vacation
Les vacances
de Facteur Souris
Marianne Dubuc,
Casterman, 2016
On the beach, in the forest,
in the jungle, in the arctic or in the
desert, by camel, hot air balloon
or cruise ship, Postman Mouse and
his family have incredible adventures
and make lots of friends. And even on
vacation, they never forget to deliver
letters and parcels to very strange
houses! A picture book about a long
journey that is rich with details and
filled with surprises!
Toddlers • Ages 2+
32 pages • 24 × 30 cm • 13,95 €
EAN 9782203101944
A Little Flush
Cacanimaux
Benoît Charlat,
Casterman, 2014
A little picture book of animals
going to the toilet: the wolf does
a stinky poo, the penguins make a
poo friend, the snake makes a hide
and seek poo and we finish with
a chick who wants to make a poo
like a grown-up! In this new edition,
there’s a surprise on the last spread:
a handle to flush the water, wash
the bowl and pull down the toilet
paper… A humorous book to help
little ones on their journey
to independence.
Novelty Book • Age 2-4
8 double pages with 3 animations
+ pop-up • 20 × 22 cm • 12,90 €
EAN 9782203079427

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Trifle
Broutille
Anne Herbauts,
Casterman, 2016
Trifle is sad. He has lost his cat.
In his search, he meets others who
have more serious issues, that are
far more important! The cowboy
has lost his hat, Mrs. Crow has broken
her nose and has stones in her shoes,
a refugee has lost his country, an ogre
is very hungry, Nanook is cold…
it’s all much more serious than having
lost a cat! But Trifle is still upset.
Fortunately, he meets a dog, a dog
who understands his sadness and
can help him come to terms with it…
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
32 pages • 18 × 25 cm • 13,90 €
EAN 9782203120167
The Enchanted Chest
Le coffre enchanté
Jean-François Chabas,
David Sala,
Casterman, 2016
Recovered by a fisherman from
the bottom of the sea, a large metal
chest arouses the emperor’s greed.
However, no one is able to open it:
not the locksmith, nor the biggest
of the strongmen, nor the alchemist
nor the magician… Since there seems
to be no way to open the wretched
chest, which annoys the emperor,
he is even more convinced that
it contains great treasures. Who will
manage to find the key to open this
enchanted chest?
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
32 pages • 24 × 34 cm • 15,90 €
EAN 9782203106277

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“A Foufou Family Adventure”


Series: It’s Dinner Time
at The Foufous
Série « Une Aventure
de la Famille Foufous » :
Les Foufous à table
Françoize Boucher,
Casterman, 2016
The Foufou family is comprised of
two parents, five children (one of whom
is an octopus), a cat-dog and a funny
apartment. And it’s great fun when
everyone is around the table at dinner
time! Ma and Pa Foufou pray to the
gods for a peaceful meal, but nothing
ever happens as they would like.
The children take ages to arrive. Hand
washing seems optional. No one is
happy with the menu. Does this remind
you of anything? Is it a comic? A graphic
novel? Pure madness? The Foufous
are a bit of all of those things, and
the book is definitely 48 pages of big
laughs for the whole family!
Picture Book • Ages 8-13
48 pages • 21 × 26 cm • 10,90 €
EAN 9782203106512
Dada
Founded: 1991
Titles in catalogue: 220
Titles published annually: 9

Emblematic titles or series

Art contemporain:
15,000 copies sold;
translated into 3 languages

Hopper: Pépite du livre d’art,


Salon du livre de Montreuil 2012;
10,000 copies sold; translated
Dada magazines have been the best way to learn about into 2 languages
art, since 1991. Dada publishes 9 new thematic magazines Tim Burton: 12,000 copies sold;
a year: small, comprehensive and lively publications to learn translated into 2 languages
about an artist or a trend. Dada journals cover art across Graffiti: 15,000 copies sold;
the ages, from Antiquity to contemporary works, and all translated into 3 languages

genres: painting, sculpture, cinema, photography, architecture…


Each issue contains an illustrated portfolio with articles
(30 works are discussed per theme), an “abcd’art” and two
activities, all presented in an unique graphic style created
specifically for the subject. For children 8 and older, Dada
journals are great for the whole family: the quality of a small
art book at the price of a magazine.

106, rue de la Folie-Méricourt 75011 Paris, France • www.revuedada.fr


Publisher: Antoine Ullmann > a.ullmann@revuedada.fr
Foreign Rights: Stéphanie Vernet > stephanie@thepicturebookagency.com

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Eternal Egypt
Égypte éternelle
Collectif, illustré par Killoffer,
Dada, 2009
How did Europeans discover
Egyptian art? Why is it said that
the mouths on Egyptian sculptures
are slightly open? Which pharaohs
revolutionized art? Mummies,
hieroglyphics, sphinxes, pyramids,
frescoes: discover the sacred art
of Ancient Egypt… and its influence
on modern and contemporary art.
Rights sold in the Netherlands
and China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,50 €
EAN 9782358800006
Leonardo da Vinci
Léonard de Vinci
Collectif, illustré
par Mathieu Bablet,
Dada, 2011
We must give Leonardo his due!
Artist, engineer, expert on nature
including an in-depth knowledge
of the human body, Leonardo da Vinci
(1452-1519) is often described as
the ultimate genius. It is said that he
invented the helicopter, wrote dozens
of treaties and painted so wonderfully
that his master gave up painting after
seeing Leonardo’s work. And today,
millions still stand in awe before
the Mona Lisa. Is this all exaggerated?
Well, in any case, this question needs
to be asked if we want to know how
much of a genius Leonardo da Vinci
really was…
Rights sold in the Netherlands,
China and Japan.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,90 €
EAN 9782358800297

20

Andy Warhol
Collectif,
illustré par Alain Pilon,
Dada, 2015
What does Marilyn Monroe, star
of the silver screen, have in common
with bottles of Coca Cola? And the
princess of Monaco have in common
with Superman? Jean-Michel Basquiat
with the Statue of Liberty? And the
20 dollar bill with the Mona Lisa…?
The answer is that they are all subjects
of Andy Warhol’s (1928-1987) work!
A brightly coloured pop art universe
series. But with this serial painter,
everything is not as it appears…
Rights sold in China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,90 €
EAN 9782358800808
From Disney to Pixar
De Disney à Pixar
Collectif, illustré
par Matthias Malingrëy,
Dada, 2014
It all began with a mini desk lamp
playing with a ball. Twenty-eight years
later, an old man flies away in his
home carried off by balloons.
A rat opens a restaurant. The monsters
in the cupboard have realized that
laughter is more powerful than fear…
From Toy Story to Monsters University,
and Finding Nemo, Cars, Ratatouille
and WALL-E: behind all these successful
films, there is the astonishing Pixar
creative team. These Disney enfants
terribles have reinvented the art of
animation. Come behind the scenes
and take a look…
Rights sold in the Netherlands
and China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
52 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 7,90 €
EAN 9782358800631

21

Graffiti
Collectif, illustré par Nesta,
Dada, 2012
Tags, throw-up, scribble, cannons…
Graffiti has rules of its own: if it is an art,
it is an ephemeral, underground
and dominated by teens! Although it
was born in the street, it has found its
way into art galleries and museums.
This book tells of the origins, history,
styles and evolution of graffiti.
Graffiti is the first of DADA’s quality
illustrated publications: the best issues
of the magazine are republished
in a hard cover large format volume.
Rights sold in China.
Non-Fiction • 8+ and Families
64 pages • 26 × 24 cm • 14,50 €
EAN 9782358800358
Didier Jeunesse
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 450
Titles published annually: 50

Emblematic titles or series

Le Cœur en braille: adapted


for the cinema in 2016

“Comptines du monde” Books +


CD Series: Comptines du Baobab,
over 150,000 copies sold in France
and abroad; Les plus belles berceuses
Didier Jeunesse takes delight in the oral literature genre classiques: translated into Chinese,
–fairy tales, lullabies, songs– and strives to create opportunities Spanish and English

that bring different generations together in the spirit Mister Gershwin, les gratte-ciels
of imagination. Didier Jeunesse has come a long way since de la musique: Prix « Pépites
du livre audio », Salon du livre
the publication of its first book in the “Petits Lascars” series jeunesse de Montreuil 2015
in 1988. The catalogue has now over 450 titles. The series
La bonne humeur de Loup gris:
“Les Petits Cousins”, “Pirouette”’, “À Petits Petons”, “Guinguette” over 10,000 copies sold in France,
and “Rikiki”, and the CD-books, are well-known to the general Prix des Incorruptibles 2015

public and to professionals. Éric Battut, Martine Bourre, De cape et de mots: Prix des Étoiles
Élodie Nouhen, Cécile Hudrisier and many others use painting, Le Parisien 2015

carving, collages, and scrap paper to illustrate our children’s


books resulting in works filled with innovative designs.

60-62, rue Saint-André-des-Arts 75006 Paris, France • www.didier-jeunesse.com


Publisher: Vincent Etienne > vietienne@editions-didier.fr
Foreign Rights: Anne Risaliti > arisaliti@editions-didier.fr

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The Headmistress
Cuddle Toy
Le doudou de la directrice
Christophe Nicolas,
Maurèen Poignonec,
Didier Jeunesse, 2016
The headmistress behaves
perfectly in all circumstances.
What on earth is her secret?
She’s got a cuddle toy, of course!
But nobody knows about it
–until the day when a little girl
finds it and decides that she
wants to keep it for herself.
How will the headmistress react?
(Text available in English)
Picture Book • Ages 3-5
32 pages • 19 × 17 cm • 11,10 €
EAN 9782278085309
Wonder of Wonders
Merveille des merveilles
Jennifer Dalrymple,
Nathalie Novi,
Didier Jeunesse, 2016
It’s winter and Tamsin, the young
fairy, has flown outside. But her wings
freeze and she falls, unconscious, into
the snow. A mysterious elf takes her in.
An elf who has hidden beautiful clothes
in his closets, shirts embroidered
with the colours of autumn, dresses
that shimmer with spring. “Oh, wonder
of wonders!” But who is this elf?
(Text available in English)
Picture Book • Ages 5+
48 pages • 27 × 36 cm • 17,30 €
EAN 9782278085286

23

The True Story


of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice:
La véritable histoire
de l’apprenti sorcier
Jean-Pierre Kerloc’h,
Rémi Saillard,
Didier Jeunesse, 2017
A marvellous introduction
to classical music! Four children,
who dream of becoming magicians,
go to see the great Alto Incantador.
But, the Sorcerer can only have one
apprentice. The children go through
a difficult initiation where they will
lean to overcome their fears and the
experience will reveal each of their
unique talents. But which one
of them will become the apprentice?
An exceptional musical repertoire
brings together Paul Dukas’ famous
composition, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,
and music by Moussorgski, Ravel and
Saint-Saëns. (Text available in English)
Book + Audio CD • Ages 5+
36 pages • 26,5 × 26,5 cm • 23,80 €
EAN 97822780078660
All Around
Tout autour
Ilya Green,
Didier Jeunesse, 2016
A little girl thinks of her calm,
protected childhood with her mother,
life before the earth took her mother
back. This is the tale of a child’s
odyssey in search of another world
in which to surround herself. A bigger
one, one where she can find the
words to express herself, start a new
and different life thanks to a chance
meeting and a drawing.
(Text available in English)
Picture Book • Ages 5-8
48 pages • 32 × 24 cm • 20 €
EAN 9782278082049

24

Flow, Vol. 2
Mikaël Thévenot,
Didier Jeunesse, 2016
Josh has returned home to France,
and is still reeling from what he
happened to him while he was in the
United States. He had seen his mother,
who ten years ago, was kidnapped
as he looked on, and been presumed
dead ever since. He is worried about
how to break this unbelievable news
to his family. With the help of his friend
Axel, and Kyle, a former FBI agent,
he continues his search for her in New
York. He uses his telepathic powers
to help them and is not in the least bit
deterred by the dangers that lie
ahead in this quest!
Fiction • Ages 12+
192 pages • 14,5 × 21,5 cm • 14,20 €
EAN 9782278081646
L’école des loisirs
Founded: 1965
Titles in catalogue: 5,800
Titles published annually: 235

Emblematic titles or series

Au secours, voilà le loup !,


by Vincent Bourgeau &
Cédric Ramadier: translated into
7 languages; 130,000 copies sold

Nous notre Histoire,


by Yvan Pommaux: translated
into 9 languages; 40,000 copies sold

Je mangerais bien un enfant,


L’école des loisirs is an independent family-owned publishing by Sylviane Donnio & Dorothée
group founded in 1922. Since 1965, it has published uniquely de Monfreid: translated into
children’s books. With a back list of over 5,800 titles, it is one 22 languages; 190,000 copies sold

of the biggest publishers of children’s literature in France Ma vallée, by Claude Ponti:


translated into 8 languages;
and has an excellent reputation among librarians, booksellers
100,000 copies sold
and other book professionals. Over the past decades,
Chien pourri, Colas Gutman
L’école des loisirs has created two subsidiaries: Moritz Verlag & Marc Boutavant: translated into
in Germany and Babalibri in Italy; a Belgian imprint, Pastel; 2 languages; 300,000 copies sold
and a comic books imprint, Rue de Sèvres. Our rich universe
of characters has led to the creation of new types of products:
DVDs (picture books as films), games, stickers and stationary.

11, rue de Sèvres 75006 Paris, France • www.ecoledesloisirs.com


Foreign Rights: Isabelle Darthy > idarthy@ecoledesloisirs.com

25

Socks
Les chaussettes
Matthieu Maudet,
L’école des loisirs,
Collection « Loulou & Cie »,
2016
Where are Josette’s socks?
Are they under the bed?
When Josette does find them,
there are no two alike! And
the socks are getting away!
Hurry, Josette! Catch your socks!
Board Book, First Readers • Ages 2+
32 pages • 19 × 19 cm • 9,70 €
EAN 9782211230964
How to Make A Big Brother?
Comment fabriquer
son grand frère
Anaïs Vaugelade,
L’école des loisirs, 2016
Zuza has a little sister, but what
she’d really like, more than anything,
is a big brother. So, she decides to
build one with the help of an
encyclopedia and some friends.
First, you start with a wooden skeleton,
then attach elastic tendons, followed
by muscles. Then insert the brain,
the organs, the nerves, veins, and hair.
Use ketchup for blood and mother-of-
pearl shells for the nails. But when
your brother is assembled, how do you
make him move, talk, come to life?
Anatomy and poetry join forces in this
unique picture book.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
64 pages • 30,5 × 38 cm • 19,80 €
EAN 9782211231046

26

Henri is Late
Henri est en retard
Adrien Albert,
L’école des loisirs, 2016
Who likes arriving late to school?
No one! It’s humiliating. That’s why
the morning when Henri’s sick parents
are stuck in bed, he has to find a way,
no matter what, to get to school
on time. Luckily, he knows how to use
the phone! Thanks to his grandpa,
his fabulous scooter, but most of all,
to his own courage, Henri travels
through enchanting landscapes,
meets new faces and ends up arriving…
a little late, but with a new friend,
and has a lot to tell his classmates.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
36 pages • 28 × 24 cm • 12,70 €
EAN 9782211230995
The Great Forest,
the Land of Chintiens
La grande forêt,
le pays des Chintiens
Anne Brouillard,
L’école des loisirs,
Collection « Pastel », 2016
That summer, it rained a lot in the
Land of Calm Lake. Killiok and Véronica
are worrried because they haven’t
heard from their friend Vari Tchésou,
the red wizard. They set out to look
for him in the Great Forest. They only
have one clue: a trailer that some birds
have seen at the top of Dry Grass Hill.
Could it be Vari Tchésou’s? In the Great
Forest, clues lead Killiok and Véronica
to a series of individuals: Mr. Hysope
the wise, Mystère the cat, the scary
Pests, and the adorable Moss Babies
who are in danger… At the end of their
unexpected journey, they discover that
Vari Tchésou was, in fact, not far from
home, where they started out!
Picture Book • Ages 7+
80 pages • 22 × 29,8 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782211216913

27

The Story of the Land


that Never Stopped Growing
Histoire du pays
qui n’arrêtait pas de grandir
Hervé Walbecq,
L’école des loisirs, 2016
The world seems so vast under
the light of electrical lamps! So many
places are left to discover –places
one never knew existed. For instance,
Little Brother’s Land, where there is
a lot of waiting around and inventing
new stories. What about the Land
of Great Decisions, where people are
very serious-minded? Not to mention
the Wave Sower’s Workshop, far away
on the horizon…
Novel • Ages 9+
112 pages • 14,8 × 21,8 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782211231107
Les Éditions
Founded: 2015
Titles in catalogue: 30
Titles published annually: 14

des Éléphants Emblematic titles or series

The Puddle (La flaque)

Zoé’s caravan
(La roulotte de Zoé)

The Splatch (Le plouf)

The Adventurers of the Evening


(Les aventuriers du soir)

Babel City (Cité Babel):


11,000 copies sold in France
Les Éditions des Éléphants was founded in 2015.
Elephants are strong, graceful, and intelligent and have
an long memory. They also symbolize wisdom and longevity.
Les Éditions des Éléphants is a publishing house that
aims to embody all of the above qualities. Powerful fiction
and nonfiction, stories that need to be told, picture books,
non-fiction with a twist, all our books give prominence
to traditional illustrative mediums such as ink, etching,
engraving, or traditional Chinese painting and showcase
high quality graphics.

16, av. Robert-Schuman 75007 Paris, France • www.les-editions-des-elephants.com


Foreign Rights: Stéphanie Vernet > stephanie@thepicturebookagency.com

28

All the Babies


Around the World
Mon enfant de la terre
France Quatrehomme,
Sandrine Bonini,
Les Éditions des Éléphants,
2017
It’s night time, a parent sooths
his/her child, evoking putting babies
to sleep around the world. France
Quatrehomme’s rhythmic text, will,
like a lullaby, lull the readers through
African, Australian, Brazilian, Caribbean,
Chinese, Greenlander, Guatemalan,
Indian, Moroccan, Native American
and Russian sleep rituals. The text
is accompanied by Sandrine Bonini’s
vibrant yet tender and soothing
illustrations.
Picture Book • Ages 2+
32 pages • 20 × 22 cm • 14 €
EAN 9782372730341
Animal Riddles
Bêtes en devinettes
May Angeli,
Les Éditions des Éléphants,
2017
This book is a cross between
an art book and an animated book
and features stunning woodcuts of
12 different families of farm animals.
It opens with a riddle told through
woodcuts. The riddle aims to have
the child guess which animal is
hidden under the flaps. The first flaps
hides an illustration of the animal
which answes the riddle, the second,
images of animals from the same
family, creating a triptych.
Novelty Book • Ages 2+
24 pages + Flaps • 14 × 20 cm • 15,90 €
EAN 9782372730280

29

The Great Fire


Le Grand incendie
Gilles Baum, Barroux,
Les Éditions des Éléphants,
2016
The fire is raging in the palace.
The Sultan rejoices as he watches the
books in his kingdom’s archives go up
in flames. Now, only his reign will exist.
When the fire goes out, a child sifts
through the ashes to find words that
have been spared and copies them
onto the palace walls. Soon a crowd
follows his lead. Under their weight
the wall and the tyrant topple.
This timeless fable highlights the
power of words and culture against
dictatorships; it is an ode to books
and freedom of expression.
Picture Book • Ages 7+
25 pages • 24 × 29 cm • 14 €
EAN 9782372730266
Babel –The Big Book
of Religions
Cité Babel – Le grand livre
des religions
Pascale Hédelin,
Les Éditions des Éléphants,
2016
This book describes different religions,
using simple words, focuses on their
similarities instead of their differences
and emphasizes the importance of
people from all religions living together
in harmony. Three families each of
different faiths, one Muslim, one Jewish
and one Christian live in the Babel
building. They live above Mister Felix’s
grocery store; he is an atheist.
Four floors (like four mini books), four
seasons; during which we follow each
family in their customs, celebrations,
traditions, and diets. This book also
briefly introduces other religions such
as Buddhism or Hinduism.
11,000 copies sold in France.
Non-Fiction • Ages 7+
32 pages • 16 × 40 cm • 16,50 €
EAN 9782372730259

30

The Children of Hope


Les Enfants de l’Espoir
Annick de Giry, Bruno Pilorget,
Les Éditions des Éléphants,
2016
The story of 8 contemporary children
who changed the world. They live
in the Philippines, Pakistan, Colombia,
India and Brazil. In spite of experiencing
the worst life has to offer, they never
once think they are too weak, too
young or too alone to fight injustice.
Their strength of character helps them
change things for themselves and
other children. The text and images in
this book tell the story of these battles,
creating hope, and setting examples
for other young people.
Non-Fiction • Ages 9+
64 pages • 22 × 23 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782372730198
Flammarion
Founded: 1931
Titles in catalogue: 2,200
Titles published annually: 150

Jeunesse – Emblematic titles or series

“Je suis en CP” Series: 1,000,000 copies


sold; 40 titles available

Père Castor Grand Loup et Petit loup, by


Nadine Brun-Cosme & Olivier Tallec:
translated into 15 languages;
won the awards: Batchelder Honor
With toddler books, early picture books and easy readers, Book 2010 (usa), Vlag en Wimpel
Grifflejury 2010 (Netherlands),
both fiction and non-fiction as well as activity books… Premio Nazionale Nati per Leggere
through to YA fiction, Flammarion – Père Castor accompanies 2014 (Italy)
children through all their reading stages. The “Albums du “Bali” Series, by Magdalena
Père Castor”: toddler, picture and activity books for the first & Laurent Richard: 500,000 copies
sold; translated into 7 languages;
stages of reading; “Castor Benjamin”, “Castor Cadet” for
TV series of 52 episodes
when they start to read on their own, 6 to 10; “Castor Poche”,
Nasreddine, by Odile Weulersse &
“Tribal” and long format fiction: collections where they can Rebecca Dautremer: 100,000 copies
discover characters like themselves and read their first novels. sold; translated into 10 languages
The Flammarion catalogue contains 2,200 titles and grows Le grand voyage de mademoiselle
every year by 150 new publications. Prudence, by Charlotte Gastaut:
30,000 copies sold;
translated into 7 languages
87, quai Panhard-et-Levassor 75647 Paris Cedex 13, France • www.flammarion.com
Publisher: Hélène Wadowski > hwadowski@flammarion.fr
Foreign Rights: Fabiana Angelini > f.angelini@casterman.com
Sophie Baro > sbaro@flammarion.fr

31

A Day with Margot the Vet


Margot la vétérinaire
Claire Laurens, Peggy Nille,
Flammarion – Père Castor,
Collection « Une journée avec… »,
2016
Margot is a vet. In her surgery,
she tends to cats and dogs but also
many other animals such as rabbits,
ferrets, and tortoises. This morning,
the waiting room is very busy!
Theo walks in with his little two month
old puppy that needs to be vaccinated.
On the examination table Margot
uses her stethoscope to listen to his
heartbeat… Margot then goes on
to explain to Theo what she is doing,
whether it’s placing bandages, tending
to the animals who stay overnight
in the surgery, or rushing out to help
birth a little foal!
Novelty Book • Ages 3+
10 pages + 3 flaps unfolding
in a theatre set + cut out figurines •
19 × 19 cm • 11,00 €
EAN 9782081374768
Osvaldo’s Flight
L’envol d’Osvaldo
Thomas Baas, Flammarion –
Père Castor, Collection
« Les albums du Père Castor »,
2016
For Osvaldo, life consists of his work
and the companionship of a bird.
But one morning, his faithful friend
no longer tweets, and may, in fact,
have disappeared. Osvaldo does
everything he can to find his friend
and happiness. His quest has him
facing the dangers of the jungle that
have invaded the city.
Novelty Book • Ages 5+
32 pages + 1 double page with
2 foldable flaps • 26,5 × 37,5 cm • 15,50 €
EAN 9782081374805

32

Dragons in Love!
Dragons amoureux !
Alexandre Lacroix,
Ronan Badel,
Flammarion – Père Castor,
Collection « Les albums
du Père Castor », 2016
Strokkur the dragon loves playing
with the local children. But one day,
Violet gives him a kiss on the cheek…
Disaster! He has to act quickly to put
out a huge jet of flames! Since then,
the young dragon is afraid of hurting
Violet and does all he can to avoid
her. Feeling sad, he decides to ask
his father for advice. Even though his
father’s advice doesn’t really solve the
problem, it turns out to be very handy
in coming to Violet’s rescue from
the villain Erwan… now that deserves
a kiss, doesn’t it?
Picture Book • Ages 5+
32 pages • 24 × 30 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782081352988
Bambi
Kochka, Sophie Lebot,
Flammarion – Père Castor,
Collection « Album », 2016
Bambi, a young fawn, is still learning
what a deer needs to know about how
to survive in the forest from his mother,
when one day, some gunshots ring
out and his mother is gone. He grows
up alone and finds love with Faline.
But Bambi is the son of the Prince
of the forest: his destiny is to become
the new protector of the forest and
its wildlife.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
32 pages + jacket-poster •
29,5 × 26 cm • 14,00 €
EAN 9782081374546

33

The Wizard of Oz
Le magicien d’Oz
Michel Laporte, Frank Baum,
Flammarion – Père Castor,
Collection « Les albums
du Père Castor », 2016
Dorothy and her dog Toto are
swept up to the land of Oz in a storm.
To get back home, Dorothy needs
advice from the Wizard of Oz: only he
will be able to help her get back home
to Kansas. On the yellow brick road
leading to the Emerald City, Dorothy
and Toto meet a Scarecrow who wants
a brain, a Tin man who wants a heart,
and a cowardly Lion who wants
courage. A great adventure awaits
these five friends before their dreams
may come true…
Novelty Book with laser dye cuts •
Ages 7+ • 64 pages + 6 laser cuts •
22 × 24 cm • 15,50 €
EAN 9782081374812
Gallimard
Founded: 1972
Titles in catalogue: 4 000
Titles published annually: 400

Jeunesse Emblematic titles or series

“La Passe-miroir” Saga, by Christelle


Dabos: Winner of Gallimard
Jeunesse First Novel Competition
2012; over 114,000 copies sold;
Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2016

Pop-Up Book Le Petit Prince,


by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry:
rights sold in 23 languages; over
1 million copies in print worldwide

Chouette ou hibou ?, by Emma


The first books by Gallimard Jeunesse were published in 1972. Strack & Guillaume Plantevin:
rights sold in 6 languages
For over 40 years, it has had a corner on the French children’s
“Paco”, “Mes Petits livres sonores”
books market thanks to the unique talent of its authors
Series, by Magali Le Huche:
and illustrators, and of its strong graphic and editorial teams. rights sold in 11 languages; over
The first Gallimard Jeunesse fiction paperback appeared 290,000 copies in print worldwide
in 1977 and the encyclopedia and non-fiction series started “Drôles de petites bêtes” Series,
in the 1980s. Gallimard Jeunesse has been successfully by Antoon Krings: rights sold in
10 languages; over 17 million
publishing graphic novels since 2006 and is also a leading copies in print; feature film to be
publisher of music and audio books. released in 2017

5, rue Gaston-Gallimard 75007 Paris, France • www.gallimard-jeunesse.fr


Foreign Rights: Anne Bouteloup > anne.bouteloup@gallimard-jeunesse.fr

34

I Like the Night


Moi, j’aime la nuit
Mathilde Bréchet,
Camille Chincholle,
Gallimard Jeunesse, Collection
« Mes Tout Premiers Livres »,
2015
Delightful board book with a foam
padded cover and rounded corners,
created specifically for toddlers,
and encouraging dialogue between
adults and little ones. In this title,
children will discover, with amusement,
what happens during the night in
the animal world!
Book for Toddlers • From 9 months
10 pages • 20 × 20 cm • 10,50 €
EAN 9782070664009
The Three Little Pigs
Les Trois Petits Cochons
Olivier Tallec,
Gallimard Jeunesse Musique,
Collection « Mes petits contes
sonores », 2016
Rediscover the famous tale
with a sound and music track!
Listen to the three little pigs build
their houses of straw, wood and
bricks, and the wolf blow them
down. 16 humorous sounds to
hear and read about with children.
Music and Sound Book, Tale • Ages 3+
24 pages • 18,5 × 21 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782070593255

35

City Dog
Chien des villes
Alexandra Garibal,
Fred Benaglia,
Gallimard Jeunesse,
Collection « Album Jeunesse »,
2016
A red dog, the colour of anger
and blood, has been abandoned and
lives in the streets. One day, a little girl
comes and plays next to it, without
chasing it away or without kicking it.
Will the dog be able to renounce its
anger? Will they be able to tame each
other? A powerful and poetic picture
book about abandonment and
the strength of friendship that earned
considerable attention at the 2016
Frankfurt Book Fair and was awarded
the Chen Bochui 2016 Prize at
Shanghai Book Fair.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
28 pages • 28,2 × 22 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782070594221
“Bogueugueu” Series:
Friends, School and Me
Série « Bogueugueu » :
les copains, l’école et moi
Béatrice Fontanel,
Marc Boutavant,
Gallimard Jeunesse, 2016
The adventures of Bogueugeu and
his school friend Ferdinand, illustrated
with great wit. Four stories of friendship
and a delightful chronicle of life at
school, full of realistic yet funny details.
A humorous and sensitive treatment
of disabilities and a thoughtful
approach to tolerance and difference.
Middle Grade Readers • Ages 7+
168 pages • 15 × 21 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782070589883

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“BAM!” Series
Collection « BAM ! »
Sandrine Mirza, Le Duo,
Gallimard Jeunesse, 2017
From Pink Floyd to Daft Punk,
Johan Cruijff to Lionel Messi,
Charlie Chaplin to Nelson Mandela,
and Kronos to Ulysses, this illustrated
informative new series introduces
40 international and emblematic
figures from the worlds of music,
sport, politics and mythology!
Full of anecdotes and funny facts,
these books will delight children
and parents alike.
Non-Fiction • Ages 10+
96 pages • 13,5 × 18,4 cm • 9,90 €
EAN 9782070603978
Glénat
Founded: 1969
Titles in catalogue: 8,000 titles
Titles published annually: 600

Emblematic titles or series:

“Sam & Watson” Series: Glenat’s


latest hit which helps answer
children’s important questions
and understand their feelings

“Comment Ratatiner” Series:


17 volumes; 200,000 copies sold;
rights sold in 11 languages

Une Soupe 100 % Sorcière, by


Created in 1969, Glénat Publishing is France’s biggest Quitterie Simon & Magali Le Huche:
independent publisher. Glénat publishes books in 3 categories. 40,000 copies sold; rights sold
– Comics, graphic novels, manga and us comics through in 5 languages

the imprints: Glénat, Vents d’Ouest, Glénat Manga and Glénat Yves Saint-Laurent Coloring books:
5 foreign editions
Comics: a catalogue with over 8,000 titles of all kinds;
– Children’s picture books (Fiction and Non-Fiction) through “Marlène Jobert’s Musical Tales” Series:
discover classical music, World
the imprints: Glénat Jeunesse and P’tit Glénat; music or the classics of children
– Coffee Table Books about the sea, mountains and gastronomy. literature; 20 million copies sold!
With nearly 50 years of publishing and over 600 new books
a year, the Glénat Publishing Group is a key player in
the French market.

39, rue du gouverneur-Général-Éboué 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France • www.glenat.com


Foreign Rights: Etienne Bonnin > etienne.bonnin@glenat.com

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“The Little Book of…”


Series: No!
Série « Le petit livre
qui dit… » : Non !
Swann Meralli & Carole Crouzet,
P’tit Glénat,
Collection « Vitamines », 2015
A lively and energetic little girl
is making her parents life difficult.
But who is going to have the last word?
Through lots of humor, this bubbly
picture book collection helps children
and parents get through the “difficult
phases” that most kids go through.
The Little Book of “No!”: Beware of the
little girl who always says NO! She is
a curly-haired little devil who has only
one word to say about anything you
ask her: “NO!” Please finish your dinner,
tidy up your room, brush your teeth,
get ready for bed? “NO, NO, NO, NO,
and NO!” So, how do you get her
to behave? Is turnabout fair play?
Others titles: The little book of
it’s mine”; The little book of “more”.
Picture Book • Age 3+
32 pages • 25,5 × 28,4 cm • 11 €
“Sam & Watson” Series
Série « Sam & Watson »
Ghislaine Dulier,
Bérengère Delaporte,
P’tit Glénat, 2016
Sam is a curious little boy with lots
of questions about himself and
the world around him. Watson is
his old and wise cat, who helps him
find answers to his questions and
understand his feelings. Together,
they will show readers simple
and effective ways to happiness.
“Sam & Watson” is a series that
illustrates how a little philosophy
and spirituality can help a child
grow emotionally and thrive.
Titles: Sam & Watson and the seasons
of life; Sam & Watson have self-
confidence; Sam & Watson, better
than anger; Sam & Watson see with
their heart. Coming soon: Sam
& Watson have courage; Sam & Watson
prefer peace.
Picture Book • Age 5+
40 pages • 20 × 26,6 cm • 12 €

38

My Friends the Popumomos,


Three Magical Stories
Mes amis les Popumomos,
trois histoires magiques
Mato,
P’tit Glénat, Collection
« Suki-Suki », 2016
Whenever he can, a little boy slips
into the forest to meet his secret little
friends the Popumomos who take him
on little adventures. The Popumomos
and the little boy go deep into the
forest to make jam. But when he gets
home the little boy only remembers
having had a wonderful dream, which
has left a sweet his smell on his hands.
The Popumomos and the little boy are
out in the night sky gathering pieces of
stars. With “Sky fruits” under his pillow
he knows he’ll have beautiful dreams.
The Popumomos, always very attentive
and caring, and come to the little boy’s
aid when he hurts himself.
Picture Book • Age 5+
56 pages • 15 × 10,5 cm • 15,90 €
EAN 9782344008287
“My Little Seek
and Find” Series
Série « Mon petit cherche
et trouve »
Sandrine Beau, Céline Decorte,
P’tit Glénat, 2015
An irresistible new collection for
3-5 year olds! “My Little Seek and Find”
is a fun way to help the little ones
develop their sense of observation!
6 titles have been published so far.
The series is on-going: In My Little
Christmas Seek and Find, children
will have to find which hat belongs
to the elf or which elf lost his shoes!
In My Little Halloween Seek and Find,
kids will love finding the spider with
his boots on or the ghost who ate
chocolate in secret. In My Little Happy
Birthday Seek and Find, children will
have to find the cake with a bite out
of it or the balloon wearing sunglasses.
In My Little Easter Seek & Find, kids will
have to find a fish dressed as a clown,
a chicken with a necklace…
Picture Book • Age 3+
32 pages • 19,5 × 19,8 cm • 6,99 €

39

Create, Play, Dream


Créer, jouer, rêver
Coralie Caron-Telders,
Camille Chauchat,
Glénat Jeunesse, Collection
« Glénat Créatif Kids », 2016
24 creative activities for the whole
family! Create, play, dream…
The three pillars of a happy childhood
can be found in this book through
the 24 original creative projects that
the whole family can do together,
parents and children. Weaving a dream
catcher, making a mask that is worthy
of the best of Rio’s Carnival floats,
creating a circus tent, discovering
the solar system, turning a cardboard
box into a theatre… You’ll see that
anything is possible when armed with
cardboard, pencils, scissors, and glue!
Creative Leisure Activities • Age 3+
180 pages • 19,8 × 26,6 cm • 19 €
EAN 9782344016947
Les Grandes
Founded: 2009
Titles in catalogue: 170
Titles published annually: 20

Personnes Emblematic titles or series

Animaux de la ferme,
Animaux sauvages,
by François Delebecque

Cahier pour apprendre à colorier


autrement, by Pascale Estellon

La princesse Flore et son poney


Bouton d’Or, by Philippe UG
Les Grandes Personnes is a French children’s books publisher
Mon arbre à secrets,
based in Paris. The first books were published in Fall 2010.
by Olivier Ka & Martine Perrin
Ours books, created by artists, illustrators and photographers,
Paris Pop Up,
are like works of art with unique signature graphic universes by Dominique Ehrhard
made especially for children. We publish board books, novelty & Carole Saturno
books, pop-up books and some picture books. Most of our titles
are created in house, but we also buy some foreign rights,
from all over the world, from Japan to Norway… Special care
is taken in the production design so that each work amazes
young readers and will instill in them the joy of books.
Many of our titles have been translated into several languages.

63, bd de Ménilmontant 75011 Paris, France • www.editionsdesgrandespersonnes.com


Publisher: Brigitte Morel > brrr.morel@gmail.com
Foreign Rights: Sabine Louali > sabine.louali@gmail.com

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After the Black Bridge


Après le pont noir
Kvĕta Pacovská,
Les Grandes Personnes, 2016
Every day, Kvĕta Pacovská crossed
the Black Bridge in Prague to go
to her studio. In this accordion book,
she imagines what would happen
if the Black Bridge suddenly became
magic and colourful and what
extraordinary, beautiful things could
happen there…
Picture Book • All ages
100 pages • 25 × 25 cm • 24,50 €
EAN 9782361934248
Flora & Fauna
Faune & flore
Anne-Margot Ramstein,
Les Grandes Personnes, 2016
Outline illustrations of animals
are hidden in these nature drawings
that range from desert to lush
vegetation. A text describing what
the animals are doing in the image
helps children find them.
This cardboard book is inspired
by allegorical illustrations popular
in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Picture Book • All ages
18 pages • 24 × 38 cm • 16 €
EAN 9782361934347

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Egyptomania
Emma Giuliani, Carole Saturno,
Les Grandes Personnes, 2016
This illustrated non-fiction book
with large fold out pages and other
special elements, is a wonderful way
for children to discover ancient Egypt.
It is full of facts about the Nile and
its seasons, daily life, the pharaohs,
the gods, mummification, hieroglyphs
and much more.
Picture Book • All ages
20 pages with flaps • 28 × 40 cm • 24,50 €
EAN 9782361934590
The Lumberjack,
the King and the Rocket
Le bûcheron, le roi et la fusée
Lucie Félix,
Les Grandes Personnes, 2016
Lucie Felix, a well-known children’s
book author, visits schools and
kindergartens quite often, so as to
work with the very young.
She encourages them to use cut-outs
of simple forms to make images and
tell stories. This is how this tale of
The Lumberjack, the King and the Rocket
came to be. The images and symbols
created together with the children,
were slowly, bit by bit strung together
to tell a tale that is much like a
traditional folktale with a king and
a lumberjack but also has elements
of contemporary life that fill children’s
imaginations, such as rockets.
The tale talks about the meaning of
life, how things fit in the world and
the very important issue of preservation
of the environment.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
28 pages • 21 × 29 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782361934613

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From the Smallest


to the Biggest
Du plus petit au plus grand
Bernadette Gervais,
Les Grandes Personnes, 2016
From the smallest to the biggest,
from a flea to an elephant…
As the animals, classified by size from
smallest to largest, become bigger
and bigger so do the pages of
Bernadette Gervais’s first solo work.
Her incredible colourful etchings
in this bestiary will please young and
old alike.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
42 pages • 28 × 33 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782361933890
Gulf Stream
Founded: 1984
Titles in catalogue: 200
Titles published annually: 35

Emblematic titles or series:

“Dame Nature” Series:


over 100,000 copies sold

“Animaux animés” Series:


8 titles available
Éditions du Gulf Stream was founded in 1984, not far from “Futékati” Series: available in 2017
the Atlantic Ocean. It started out as a publisher of photos,
I.R.L, by Agnès Marot:
posters and postcards of the sea, then, in 2002, started 5,000 copies sold
to publish a series of books and educational posters featuring Phobie, by Sarah Cohen-Scali
Europe’s natural heritage with the goal of teaching children
about biodiversity and how to preserve it. In 2006,
Éditions du Gulf Stream relocated to Nantes, changed its
name to Gulf Stream Éditeur and began publishing a variety
of new series to enrich the catalogue. The catalogue is divided
into 3 main sections: Non-Fiction (books about nature, history,
the ocean and topical subjects for children aged 8 to 12),
Fiction (detective stories, historical novels and fantasy for
teens and young adults) and picture books (nice educational
stories for children aged 3 to 8).

31, rue Alfred-Riom 44100 Nantes, France • www.gulfstream.fr


Foreign Rights: Bérénice Hupel > berenice.hupel@gulfstream.fr

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Suzon Doesn’t Want


to Go to School
Suzon ne veut pas
aller à l’école
Émilie Chazerand,
Amandine Piu,
Gulf Stream Éditeur,
Collection « Mes petits héros »,
2017
Suzon is much too tired to get out
of her nice warm bed and go to school.
Perhaps with a few ladybugs and
some imagination she can conjure up
a way to stay home. A delightful
young heroine who has some pretty
wacky ideas. This humorous book is
gracefully illustrated by Amandine Piu.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
32 pages • 18 × 18 cm • 9,50 €
EAN 9782354884611
The Wolf
Le loup
Charles Paulsson,
Gulf Stream Éditeur,
Collection « Animaux animés »,
2016
A small non-fiction board book
about wolves which illustrates
that they are not as big and mean
as they are represented to be
in fairytales.
Non-Fiction • Age 2-5
24 pages • 14 × 14 cm • 8 €
EAN 9782354884246

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Unriddle the Riddles


of Science
Déjoue les pièges
de la Science
Pascale Hédelin,
Gulf Stream Éditeur,
Collection « Déjoue les pièges »,
2015
Did Léonardo da Vinci have
a helicopter? Was there a computer
in Louis Pasteur’s lab? Did Henry Ford
drink espresso? Is there Chinese
gun powder in space? Learn about
the world’s great pioneering scientists
and find the inventions that did not
exist at the time.
Non-Fiction • Ages 8+
48 pages • 24 × 29 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782354883058
The Awakening, Stage One
L’Éveil, Stade 1
Jean-Baptiste de Panafieu,
Gulf Stream Éditeur,
Collection « Trilogie L’Éveil »,
2016
A mysterious virus is over developing
the intelligence of animals. Epizooty
is spreading rapidly around the world.
It is spreading everywhere, through
towns, villages, cities and forests
worrying biologists, animal lovers…
and the food industry. What happens
if the balance of power between
animals and man shifts? What if animals
start to fight to protect themselves
and for their freedom?
Novel • Ages 11+
272 pages • 14 × 22 cm • 16,50 €
EAN 9782354884413

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I.R.L.
Agnès Marot,
Gulf Stream Éditeur,
Collection « Électrogène »,
2016
Chloé Blanche grew up in Life City.
Like everyone else she had no idea
that she was being filmed all the time.
She didn’t know that everyone was
just prime-time entertainment for
millions of households. She didn’t
realize that they were all characters in
Play Your Life, a hit everywhere but Life
City, I.R.L. And she was not at all aware
of the fact that they were all being
manipulated. The moment she meets
Hilmi, she falls in love. But the people
who are pulling the strings did not
intend for that to happen. Through this
situation, she discovers what’s really
going on in Life City: That everyone’s
existences is all just part of an immense
video game.
YA • Ages 15+
456 pages • 14 × 22 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782354884154
Hachette
Founded: 1826
Titles in catalogue: 3,000
Titles published annually: 500

Jeunesse Emblematic titles or series

Princesses oubliées ou inconnues,


by Philippe Lechermeier
& Rébecca Dautremer:
over 590,000 copies sold;
translated into over 20 languages

Paris s’envole,
by Hélène Druvert: Winner
of the Nuit du Livre award 2015

“Gaspard et Lisa” Series,


Hachette Livre is the world’s second largest trade book by Anne Gutman
& Georg Hallensleben:
publisher. Hachette Jeunesse is France’s largest children’s book over 1.8 million copies sold
publisher. It is comprised of three imprints: Hachette Enfants,
“Mes Défilés de mode” Series:
Deux Coqs d’Or and Gautier-Languereau. Its list has been built over 700,000 copies sold
so that Hachette Jeunesse books accompany children through “Dis Pourquoi” Series:
all the different stages of their lives. Hachette Jeunesse is over 200,000 copies sold
a leading publisher of illustrated books (with over 40 recurring
characters), reference and educational series, high quality
picture books, and innovative activity books.

58, rue Jean-Bleuzen cs 70007, 92178 Vanves Cedex, France • www.hachette-jeunesse.com


www.gautier-languereau.com • www.deux-coqs-dor.fr
Foreign Rights: Anne Vignol > avignol@hachette-livre.fr

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“Grandma Hen” Series:


The Sloth Who Wanted to Be
a Rock Star
Série « Mamie Poule raconte » :
Le Paresseux qui rêvait
d’être une star
Christine Beigel, Hervé Le Goff,
Gautier-Languereau, 2016
16 humorous and colourfully
illustrated stories that cover a variety
of themes important to young children
to try and help them overcome their
fears or bad habits: going to school,
wetting the bed, being afraid of
the water… In each story, Grandma
Hen asks children for their help,
which introduces an interactive aspect
and makes the stories more fun.
That together with dynamic recurring
characters that make it impossible
to find story time with Grandma
Hen boring!
Picture Book • Ages 3+
24 pages • 19 × 19 cm • 6,90 €
EAN 9782012385160
A Stroll with Mary Poppins
Un petit tour
avec Mary Poppins
Adapted from Pamela Lyndon
Travers’ works, illustrated
by Hélène Druvert,
Gautier-Languereau,
Collection « Découpe Laser »,
2016
Mary Poppins, every child’s favorite
nanny, is back in London, and bringing
joy to the Banks family. Jane and
Michael are so happy she’s back!
They enjoy being with their favourite
governess as she banishes boredom
and introduces fun into the most
mundane aspects of their lives.
And what adventures they have!
They go to an underwater ball and on
a trip through the Milky Way. Readers
young and old will be amazed by the
talented Hélène Druvert’s astonishing
laser-cut drawings.
Picture Book • Ages 6+
40 pages • 21 × 28 cm • 19 €
EAN 9782013237611

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“Dune and Flame”


Series: Hurray For Wind!
Série « Dune et Flam » :
Vive le vent !
Fabienne Blanchut,
Camille Dubois,
Deux Coqs d’Or, 2016
This series (3 volumes) explores
brother-sister relationships through
short stories that blend humour,
adventure and imagination. Dune
and Flame are adorable twin fox cubs.
Dune is named after her sand coloured
coat and Flame is named after his
fire-red coat. But, of the two, Dune
is the fiery one whereas Flame is calm
and thoughtful. Still, they share a
secret treehouse and the same love
for adventure. And, even though they
sometimes argue, they fortunately
always make up in the end!
Picture Book • Ages 3+
24 pages • 19 × 22 cm • 5,90 €
EAN 9782013238564
My Very Big Wordbook
Mon très grand imagier
Gwé,
Deux Coqs d’Or, Collection
« Tout carton : Imagier », 2016
A very large picture book made
exceptionally big so as to magnify
the fun and games. Created for very
young children, the animal characters
have been placed in situations all
children will be familiar with.
Over 100 things are named in order
to allow children to familiarise
themselves with the vocabulary of
5 different scenes. Children will never
tire of looking at the bountiful details
and naming the objects, a sure-fire
way of having fun while learning!
2 more titles will be published
in May 2017!
Picture Book, Early Years • Ages 1+
10 pages • 34 × 45 cm • 18,50 €
EAN 9782013238809

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“My First Soothing Art


Workshops Range” Series:
Beautiful Mermaids
Coloured Art Work
Série « Mes premiers ateliers
du calme » : Tableaux à
détacher – Fabuleuses sirènes
Camille Dubois,
Deux Coqs d’Or, 2016
“Soothing Art Workshops” (18 titles)
is a successful series of activity books
filled with beautiful illustrations
designed to help children concentrate
better while still having fun: a moment
of zen and creativity that will foster
a child’s artistic sensibility and feelings
of well-being. Over 500,000 copies
sold in France, 74 titles published
across 15 formats, and translated into
8 languages. In 2016, the series was
expanded through the introduction of
new innovative formats and the launch
of “My First Soothing Art Workshops”,
a new range for children 4+.
Activity • Ages 4+
32 pages • 21 × 24 cm • 4,95 €
EAN 9782012910515
Hatier Jeunesse
Founded: 2005 (Hatier: 1880)
Titles in catalogue: 680
Titles published annually: 120

Emblematic titles or series

“Moi Thérèse Miaou” Series:


160 000 copies sold; translated
into Spanish, Chinese, Irish

“Albums éducatifs” Series:


translated into
Spanish, Norwegian, Chinese

“Ratus Poche” Series:


4 million copies sold
Hatier was established in 1880 by Alexandre Hatier.
“Ma première mythologie” Series:
The first “Bescherelle” series was launched in 1900.
110,000 copies sold
These schoolbooks put Hatier amoungst France’s top three
traditional book publishers. In the 1970s, Hatier became
France’s number one publisher of extracurricular materials,
and has been so ever since. The series “Bescherelle”
and “Profil” are still key references in their respective fields.
In 1996, Les éditions Hatier, a subsidiary of the Groupe
Alexandre Hatier, was bought by Groupe Hachette Livre.
Today, Hatier is one of the top three educational content
publishers in France.

8, rue d’Assas 75278 Paris Cedex 06, France • www.editions-hatier.fr


Foreign Rights: Anne Risaliti > arisaliti@editions-hatier.fr

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Listen to the Sea


Écoute la mer
Thierry Laval,
Hatier jeunesse, Collection
« Petit livre à écouter », 2016
An audio book to listen to sea life:
children can find, listen to and name
the animals, then on the last page
is panorama fold out of the seaside
with ambient sound.
Sound Book • Ages 2+
14 pages • 15 × 15 cm • 10,95 €
EAN 9782218990397
A Day with Music
Une journée en musique
Ghyslaine Vaysset,
Hatier Jeunesse, 2016
A selection of five airs from
well known classical musical
composers to accentuate
moments in a daily routine from
getting up to going to bed.
Produced with musical chips.
Music and Sound Book • Ages 2+
10 pages • 24 × 19 cm • 14,95 €
EAN 9782218996948

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I Can Dress Myself:


A Song, Words and Sounds
to Accompany You
Je m’habille : une chanson,
des mots et des sons à écouter
Madeleine Deny,
Tiago Americo,
Hatier Jeunesse, Collection
« Répète après moi », 2016
A picture book with sounds to
help remember the name of articles
of clothing thanks to the chips
that allow you to listen to and to play
the words over and over again
if you want; all over a music track.
Sound Book • Ages 2+
12 pages • 17 × 14 cm • 9,99 €
EAN 9782218990380
“I’m Theresa Meow Cat”
Series: Auntie, Why Are You
Coughing Like That?
Série « Moi, Thérèse Miaou » :
Pourquoi tu tousses, Tata ?
Gérard Moncomble,
Frédéric Pillot,
Hatier Jeunesse,
Collection « Hatier Poche –
Premières lectures », 2016
Aunt Simone has come to stay
for the weekend but she is allergic
to cats. Theresa has to be closed
in a room, which she is not liking
one bit.
First Readers • Ages 6+
27 pages • 19 × 15 cm • 4,80 €
EAN 9782218996146

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“Playground Tales” Series:


My Classmate is a Martian
– Level 1
Série « Les Histoires de
la récré » : Mon voisin de classe
est un Martien – Niveau 1
Éric Chevreau, Grégoire Mabire,
Hatier jeunesse,
Collection « Hatier Poche.
Premières lectures », 2016
Ademar is convinced that Elliot,
the new kid sitting next to him,
is an alien because his parents
told him that they want to invade
Earth because as they are feeling
too confined on their planet.
First Readers • Ages 6+
28 pages • 19 × 15 cm • 4,80 €
EAN 9782218996160
Hélium
Founded: 2009
Titles in catalogue: 215
Titles published annually: 35

Emblematic titles or series

Dans la forêt du paresseux, by


Anouck Boisrobert & Louis Rigaud:
translated into 13 languages;
Picture Book of the Year Junior
Design Awards; 150,000 copies
sold worldwide

Une chanson d’ours,


by Benjamin Chaud: translated
into 13 languages; 150,000 copies
sold worldwide

“Toutes les maisons / gratte-ciel / ponts


sont dans la nature” Series: translated
into 5 languages; Bologna Ragazzi
Non-Fiction Award Mention;
Hélium publishes around thirty-five children books per year, Pépite du livre d’Art in Montreuil

each with a special twist and an inventive and high quality 10 p’tits pingouins pop-up book, by
Jean-Luc Fromental & joëlle Jolivet,
production value. We take the creative elements of all our work
translated into 7 languages
seriously. From YA novels to books for toddlers, each title
La Mémoire de l’éléphant,
is like a hanging mobile, a clever balance between text, picture by Sophie Strady & Jean-François
and style. Hélium is associated with Actes Sud. Martin: translated into 6 languages

18, rue Séguier 75006 Paris, France • www.helium-editions.fr


Foreign Rights: Elsa Giroux > egiroux@helium-editions.fr

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Our Humanity
Nos humanités
Robert Frank, Didier Da Silva,
Caroline Souffir,
Hélium, 2016
Written by the renowned historian
Robert Frank, beautifully illustrated by
the young artistic director Caroline
Souffir, and filled with the witty
captions by writer Didier da Silva, this
modern history of humanity navigates
between sequences overflowing with
details, encyclopedic spreads, close-
ups on monuments, historical figures
and major events in world history. A
bold and original art and history book,
written by a leading expert. A timeless
gift for adults and teenagers.
Non-Fiction • Ages 14+ & Adults
504 pages, printed in 4C + gold,
cloth cover with title embossing •
18,5 × 26,5 cm • 28 €
EAN 9782330065362
Big Rabbit’s Bad Mood
Gros Lapin
Ramona Badescu,
Delphine Durand,
Hélium, 2017
Big Rabbit is in a mood. A bad mood.
A big, horrible bad mood that won’t
go away. What’s a rabbit to do? He tries
watching TV, but the bad mood is on
every channel. He tries making a salad,
but the bad mood is impossible
to ignore. He tries lying on his sofa,
eating chips and wiping his boogers on
the rug. Nothing will make it go away!
This bad mood that can’t be banished
will make kids giggle. Combining a silly
sense of humor and a very real sense
of what it’s like to want to shake off a
grumpy feeling, this book will resonate
with readers in any mood.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
40 pages • 21 × 25,5 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782330072964

53

When I’m Big


Quand je serai grand
Maria Dek,
Hélium, 2016
“When I’m big, I’m going to eat
5 scoops of ice-cream for lunch (…)
I’ll have 7 different jobs, one for each
day of the week.” A poetic tale
about a child’s vision of adulthood
transformed into a great adventure,
delightfully illustrated by Maria Dek.
“I will go to bed at 25 o’clock. But,
in the morning, I will wake up even
bigger than I was the day before.”
Picture Book • Ages 4+
48 pages • 20 × 25,5 cm • 14,50 €
EAN 9782330068219
The Worst Birthday
Party Ever
Le pire anniversaire
de ma vie
Benjamin Chaud,
Hélium, 2016
I’ve been invited to Julie’s birthday
party, and I’m taking Floppy,
my rabbit, with me. I’m really excited,
because Julie is my girlfriend –even
though she doesn’t know it yet.
I’ve decided to go dressed as Floppy,
and Floppy will go dressed as me.
I’m sure Julie will find this hilarious.
But when we arrive, nobody else
is wearing a costume, and from then
on, nothing really goes as planned…
The improbable duo of Adieu
Chaussette is back, just as sweet,
fun, and realistic as ever.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
40 pages • 21 × 33,5 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782330066031

54

An Elephant’s Memories,
from the Grand Hotel,
an Encyclopedic Investigation
Souvenirs de Marcel
au grand hôtel,
une enquête encyclopédique
Sophie Strady,
Jean-François Martin,
Hélium, 2016
Marcel the Elephant arrives at
the Grand Hotel. “Room 66, Sir; here
are your keys”. But as he’s unpacking,
Marcel realizes a small suitcase
is missing… Like in The Memory of
an Elephant, Marcel takes the reader
through a unique and encyclopedic
journey. Spreads packed with facts
about transportation, kitchen utensils,
and games, all this as part of Marcel’s
investigation through the hotel
corridors inspired by the mythical
Chelsea Hotel: this unforgettable
book with dreamlike illustrations will
captivate both parents and children.
Picture Book • Ages 8+
40 pages • 28 × 36 cm • 16,90 €
EAN 9782330052539
Kaléidoscope
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 400
Titles published annually: 30

Emblematic titles or series

Le Loup est revenu,


by Geoffroy de Pennart:
140,000 copies sold,
translated into 12 languages

La tétine de Nina,
by Marianne Barcilon
& Christine Naumann-Villemin:
translated into 15 languages

Louna et la chambre bleue,


by Christine Davenier
Founded in 1988, Kaléidoscope publishes picture books & Magdalena Guirao Jullien:
Winner of the Orbil Award,
for children from 0 to 6. Our catalogue is a mix of different Bologna Book Fair 2015
talents: well-known English authors (David McKee,
La semaine de Souris Chérie,
Anthony Browne), English authors becoming well-known by Maïté Laboudigue
(Oliver Jeffers, Emily Gravett), some amazing American Le jour où j’ai perdu mes super-
authors (Kevin Henkes, Tana Hoban, Mo Willems), some pouvoirs, by Kris Di Giacomo
exciting European authors, and our own authors whose & Michael Escoffier

books sell quite successfully abroad (Geoffroy de Pennart,


Marianne Barcilon, Kris Di Giacomo, Christine Davenier).

11, rue de Sèvres 75006 Paris, France • www.editions-kaleidoscope.com


Foreign Rights: Laurie Jesson > laurie@editions-kaleidoscope.com

55

1… 2… 3 Sheeps
1… 2… 3 moutons
Soufie Régani,
Valérie Weishar Giulani,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
Every night, Marius invents
new excuses not to go to sleep.
His mother, exasperated, tells him
to count sheep. But should Marius
also count the sheep’s friends?
And what about that wolf?
It doesn’t look like Marius is going
to go to sleep easily tonight either.
Published in 2016, it is already sold
in Dutch, Italian, Simplified Chinese.
Picture Book • Ages 2-6
32 pages • 28 × 180 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782877678988
Teddy the Terrible
Ourson le Terrible
Marianne Barcilon,
Christian Jolibois,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
“Run for your life!” “Take cover,
everyone!” “The monster’s coming!”
Teddy the Terrible is the horrific
young rascal who so enjoys
pestering everyone in the woods.
Such fun! That is until he meets
someone bigger than he is…
Rights sold: Korean, Spanish, Italian,
English, Simplified Chinese.
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
40 pages • 23,5 × 28 cm • 13,20 €
EAN 9782877678865

56

Sandcastles
Châteaux de sable
Stéphane Henrich,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
A little girl is with her dad at the
beach, playing happily in the sand…
she makes a small tower with
her bucket. A little boy arrives with
his dad. He starts playing in the
sand… and makes a castle. Oh-oh,
the fathers are in a competitive
mood. Silly dads!
Picture Book • Ages 3-6
40 pages • 20 × 22,5 cm •13 €
EAN 9782877678902
Grimy
Cambouis
Geoffroy de Pennart,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
Take one ace mechanic, two foolish,
nasty brothers, a singing audition,
some friends, a godmother,
a break-screeching car chase and
you have Geoffroy de Pennart’s
(male) version of Cinderella!
Picture Book • Ages 4-6
40 pages • 25,2 × 22,5 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782877679039

57

How Strange
C’est bizarre
François Soutif, Alain Chiche,
Kaléidoscope, 2016
“It’s a disaster!” “Someone is moving in!”
“We’re going to be invaded!”
The lives of three grandmothers are
unsettled by the arrival of a new
neighbor. Odd sounds, weird smells,
what is going on across the street?
How strange, yes, how very strange!
Picture Book • Ages 4-6
32 pages • 22 × 28,5 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782877679091
La Martinière
Founded: 1992 (Seuil Jeunesse)
1995 (De La Martinière Jeunesse)
Titles in catalogue: 500 (Dlmj)
800 (Seuil Jeunesse)

Jeunesse Titles published annually:


80 (Dlmj) / 95 (Seuil Jeunesse)

Emblematic titles or series

Seuil Jeunesse Gilles Bachelet’s hilarious picture


books have received many awards
and have been translated into close
to 20 languages (Seuil Jeunesse)

“Seek and Find” Series,


by Thierry Laval & Yann Couvin’s:
DLMJ and Seuil Jeunesse, the children’s imprints
translated into 10 languages
of La Martiniere Group, publish a wide range of books (Seuil Jeunesse)
for toddlers to YA. To transmit knowledge to young readers in The Great Crossing, by Vincent Godeau
the most attractive way, DLMJ publishes high quality reference & Agathe Demois’s: translated
(self-help for teenagers, photo books…), innovative novelty into 12 languages (Seuil Jeunesse)

and girls’ fiction books. Seuil’s rich and bold catalogue breaks “In My Heart” Series, by Jo Witek &
Christine Roussey: 6 titles translated
the codes of conventional children’s books, both in their shape
into 15 languages; more than
and content, with picture books by award winning authors, 800,000 copies sold worldwide (Dlmj)
outstanding non-fiction titles, literary novels and humorous Flags of the World, by Sylvie Bednar:
middle-grade fiction. 150,000 copies sold worldwide (Dlmj)

25, bd Romain-Rolland 75014 Paris, France • www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr • www.seuil.com


Foreign Rights: Claire Nguyen-Hartmann > chartmann@lamartiniere.fr
Florence Pariente > fpariente@lamartiniere.fr

58

My Baby’s Book of Memories


L’album de mon bébé
Christine Roussey,
DLMJ, 2017
It’s the day, the big moment,
the first day of your life, and of our
new one as well. And we will be
enchanted at the sight of your eyes,
your nose, your ears, your fingers,
everything that makes little you,
you. During the pregnancy and even
afterwards, parents will add to this
beautiful book of baby’s memories
to record every cherishable stage
of its precious arrival.
Early Years • Age 0+
72 pages + Stickers + Envelopes
+ A measuring tape •
22 × 24 cm • 18,90 €
EAN 9782732477732
Anatomy
Anatomie
Hélène Druvert,
DLMJ, 2016
A gorgeous book filled with laser cut
outs and flaps which help the reader
discover the human body down
to the tiniest detail of its winding
intricacies. Written by a doctor,
Hélène Druvert’s father, the text
is precise but accessible, fascinating
as well as technical. Hélène Druvert,
with her immense talent as an illustrator
and paper engineer, created these
pages in the tradition of the finest
anatomical charts of the 19th century.
The body is opened and magnified
to help readers understand all
of its mysterious functions. Already
translated into 2 languages.
Novelty, Reference • Ages 8+
48 pages with flaps and laser die-cuts •
25 × 36 cm • 22 €
EAN 9782732478937

59

Inside the Villains


À l’intérieur des méchants
Clotilde Perrin,
Seuil Jeunesse, 2016
Flaps open up to reveal the diabolical
thoughts that hide in their minds,
what lies beneath their facades,
or which victim was their last meal
(the one comfortably settled in their
stomach!). Each villain has an identity
card which lists their strengths and
weaknesses, their favorite past times,
their physical characteristics, and
their favorite meals. And if the wolf
bites your fingers while you’re reading,
you can always pull his tail.
Novelty, Picture Book • Ages 3+
12 pages, 3 spreads with a pop-up
and large flap for each villain •
27 × 40 cm • 18 €
EAN 9791023507355
In the Belly of the Earth
Dans le ventre de la Terre
Cécile Roumiguière,
Fanny Ducassé,
Seuil Jeunesse, 2016
A poetic picture book that depicts
an imagined version of the fascinating
adventure of the nine months
before birth. In this picture book,
Cécile Roumiguière tells us a story in
poetic pictures of the nine mysterious
months spent out of sight, in the
hallows of Mother Earth. During these
months, the fetus grows, becoming
more and more sensitive to what is
happening around it, while preparing
itself for its birth… A fascinating
and dreamlike, natural universe.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
32 pages • 25 × 25 cm • 14 €
EAN 9791023507270

60

Whose Skeleton Is This?


À qui est ce squelette ?
Henri Cap, Raphaël Martin,
Renaud Vigourt,
Seuil Jeunesse, 2016
No, a skeleton is not necessarily scary!
No, a diagram of a skeleton doesn’t
have to be boring! No, it’s not true that,
when you have seen one skeleton,
you have seen them all! Written by
a renowned scientist, this picture book
teaches children how to recognize
bones, understand how they are
articulated, how they are used,
and how they have evolved over time.
Did you know that some animals
proudly expose their skeletons?
Or that a female adult hippo can
recognize her young just by looking
at their bones? This picture book, with
its hilarious double pages and flaps,
makes learning fun, and helps children
better understand bodies.
Novelty, Reference • Ages 6+
40 pages • 24,5 × 33 cm • 18 €
EAN 9791023506860
Little Urban
Founded: 2015
Titles in catalogue: 37
Titles published annually: 24

Emblematic titles or series

The first Little Urban’s creation,


À la recherche de la Carotte bleue,
is currently a bestseller in France!

Launched in October 2015, Little Urban is a young


and dynamic imprint specializing in picture books, and more
specifically, recreational books for tiny-tots, original stories
for older kids, and giant seek and find books for (almost)
all ages. With two or three releases per month, the Little Urban
catalog boasts great artistic and thematic variety, making
quality a priority. Little Urban also use contemporary mediums
to publish works that combine print and digital, encouraging
alternative reading methods. Little Urban is owned by
the Média-Participations group and its foreign rights are
handled by Mediatoon Foreign Rights.

15-27, rue Moussorgski 75018 Paris, France • www.little-urban.fr • www.mediatoon.com


Foreign Rights: Sophie Castille > sophie.castille@mediatoon.com
Émilie Védis > emilie.vedis@mediatoon.com

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The Search
for the Red Dragon
À la recherche
du Dragon Rouge
Frédérique Bagères,
Maud Lienard,
Little Urban, 2016
Red Dragon is looking for love.
But to find it, he’s going to have
to leave behind his cosy castle and
his loyal friends, the Princess and
the Knight. With just a map of the
world and his happy-go-lucky attitude
to get him by, will he ever find what
he’s looking for? Red Dragon invites
young readers to follow him on
his quest, as he camouflages himself
against fantastic landscapes and
hides among animals from around
the world. Shortlisted for the
Landerneau Jeunesse Award
Picture Book • Ages 4+
28 pages • 33 × 42,7 cm • 18,50 €
EAN 9782374080024
Professor Fox
Professeur Goupil
Anne Montel, Loïc Clément,
Little Urban, 2017
Professor Fox has everything
he could ask for! A gigantic house,
a bean-shaped swimming pool
and his own private projection room
with a great big screen. But having
it all doesn’t stop him from inventing
new things. In fact, he’s about
to make a life-changing discovery…
First Readers • Ages 6+
48 pages • 17,8 × 29,3 cm • 8 €
EAN 9782374080826

62

“Happy Piggy Joey” Series


Série « Joe le cochon »
Hongbo Gao, Rong Li,
Little Urban, 2016
Joey is a happy little pig. But every
now and then, he gets sad. Sometimes
he can even be a bit… pig-headed!
This series offers very young readers
the opportunity to learn and grow
with Joey, as they follow him on his
adventures of discovery through
the different seasons. Each funny
and touching story focuses on one of
the big moments that affect preschool
children over the course of a year.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
24 pages • 26 × 21,5 cm • 5,95 €
6 titles available (on going series)
We’re Moving Out!
On déménage !
Alice Brière-Haquet, Barroux,
Little Urban, 2016
Written in the style of a property
listing and accompanied by
touching and colourful illustrations,
this story sympathetically explores
the experience of moving house.
By Alice Brière-Haquet (best-selling
author whose works are translated
into over 10 languages) and Barroux
(Global Illustration Award 2016 at
Frankfurt Book Fair; Best International
Picture Book 2016 at China Shanghai
International Children’s Book Fair).
Picture Book • Ages 5+
28 pages • 21 × 31,5 cm • 10,50 €
EAN 9782374080383

63

What Do My Parents
Do at Night?
Mais que font les parents
la nuit ?
Thierry Lenain, Barroux,
Little Urban, 2017
Sophia can’t help but wonder what
her parents do at night when she goes
to sleep. Her imagination runs wild,
creating all kinds of scenarios,
sometimes funny, sometimes sweet,
and sometimes just a little bit crazy!
Barroux’s delicate artwork and
Thierry Lenain’s imaginative scripting
make this a truly charming tale.
By Thierry Lenain (bestselling French
author) and Barroux (Global Illustra-
tion Award 2016 at Frankfurt Book Fair;
Best International Picture Book 2016
at China Shanghai International
Children’s Book Fair).
Picture Book • Ages 5+
32 pages • 21 × 31,5 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782374080635
Musée du Louvre
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 800
Titles published annually: 50

Éditions

The Louvre’s rich and varied collections gives us access


to subjects that cover vast areas of the history of humanity
and art. The Museum’s editorial mantra is to create works
which present this content in such a way as to make it
understandable for everyone. The catalogue has nearly
eight hundred titles in all (exhibition catalogues, scientific
publications, children’s books and comics…) as well
as Grande Galerie, le Journal du Louvre, the Museum’s news
magazine.

Service des éditions 75058 Paris Cedex 01, France • www.louvre.fr • editions.louvre.fr
Foreign Rights: Diane Vernel > diane.vernel@louvre.fr

64

What Is It
About the Mona Lisa?
Qu’est-ce qu’elle a donc
cette Joconde ?
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Actes Sud Junior, 2016
It is the most famous painting in
the world. People come from all over
the world to see and admire it.
She fascinates, intrigues… but why?
Is it her slight smile, her look,
or the mystery around her? How can
you uncover the secrets around
the painting? This indispensable
companion guide will help you and
your family and friends decode this
Renaissance masterpiece by the
great Leonardo da Vinci, so as to better
understand what it is about the
Mona Lisa!
Non-Fiction • Age 6+
64 pages • 14 × 21 cm • 9,50 €
EAN 9782330068929
Body and Grace.
Dance in the Museum
Corps en mouvement.
La danse au musée
Florence Dinet,
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Éditions Courtes et longues,
2016
We walk, we run and we even dance.
It all seems quite simple, natural.
But in fact, if you watch closely, there
are thousands of ways to move an arm,
leg or head. Since ancient times artists
have explored the body and how it
moves. And through their Masterpieces
we learn its secrets…
Non-Fiction • Ages 6+
56 pages • 17 × 24 cm • 19,90 €
EAN 9782352901655

65

Greco-Roman Mythology
for the Whole Family
La mythologie gréco-romaine
en famille
Dominique Pierre,
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Actes Sud Junior, Collection
« Objectif Louvre », 2015
How did Zeus seduce Europa?
How far did Jason and the Argonauts
go? What were all of Herakles’
exploits? Why did the Trojan War take
place? What made Hermes run?
So many questions! If you want to
find out all the secrets of Greek and
Roman mythology, this guide is for
you! This work tells of the adventures
of the Gods and heroes and suggests
10 itineraries for the Louvre to
discover them through great artists’
masterpieces.
Non-Fiction • Ages 8+
144 pages • 13,5 × 21,5 cm • 16,50 €
EAN 9782330056216
Eating and Drinking
in the Louvre
À boire et à manger
au Musée du Louvre
Laetitia Iturralde,
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Flammarion, 2016
A brioche, Egyptian soup,
hazel nuts shared with a squirrel,
plump cherries and a big glass of milk.
Thanks to this very special game of
Memory you are invited to a banquet…
in the rooms of the Louvre. A collection
of 64 cards and an illustrated book
filled with reproductions of the works
in the museum with basic information
about them and for older readers
and the curious, some background
information on their creation, some
riddles and some jokes now and then.
Non-Fiction Book + Game • Ages 3+
32 pages + 64 Memory cards •
12 × 12 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782081382268

66

Happy Families in the Louvre


7 familles au Musée du Louvre
Laetitia Iturralde,
Musée du Louvre éditions /
Flammarion, 2016
A deck of Happy Families adapted
for the Louvre. Reunite Egyptian
antiquities, Italian paintings,
of the Louvre’s most mysterious Greek
sculptures! Comes with a book
of reproductions of the works and
some basic information on the key
pieces as well as some short texts
that are part haiku part instruction
manual and part Cracker Jack© jokes.
Non-Fiction Book + Game • Ages 7+
48 pages + 42 Card Happy
Families Game • 7 × 9,5 cm • 8,50 €
EAN 9782081382275
Le Pommier
Founded: 1998
Titles in catalogue: 720
Titles published annually: 50

Emblematic titles or series

Darwin, Bonaparte et le Bon


Samaritain, by Michel Serres,
“Essai” Series

Dans l'œil du pigeon,


by Luc-Alain Giraldeau,
“Essai” Series

1,2,3… Codez!,
by Claire Calmet, Mathieu Hirtzig
& David Wilgenbus
Le Pommier is a publishing house whose aim is to explain “Les minipommes” Series
the key elements of scientific and philosophical issues, “Les Plus Grandes Petites Pommes
so readers can better understand the world they live in. du savoir” Series
Whether in the form of an essay, a novel or an educational
work, a paperback or an illustrated book, appropriate for
the well-informed reader or the curious “novice”, our books
make knowledge fun. There are a variety of children’s
books series for 3 to 12 year olds as well as some targeted
at teenagers.

170bis, bd Montparnasse 75014 Paris, France • www.editions-lepommier.fr


Foreign Rights: Sophie Bancquart > sophie.bancquart@editions-lepommier.fr
Juliette Thomas > juliette.thomas@editions-lepommier.fr

67

Theo vs the Shark


Théo contre le Squale
Didier Leterq,
Le Pommier,
Collection « Théo », 2016
Theo’s grandfather goes to Normandy
to attend a medal ceremony.
Theo and his two friends Electra
and Benjamin go with him and, after
the ceremony, they come across
a beached submarine on one of the
beaches where the Normandy landings
took place. An exceptional low tide
has revealed it. Theo’s grandfather
is shocked when he recognises
the submarine as the one that was
commanded by a particularly
bloodthirsty Nazi captain, nicknamed
The Shark. In the submarine there’s
a machine that could enable him
to decipher a message indicating
the location of the treasure amassed
by William the Conqueror…
Novel • Ages 8+
184 pages • 14 × 20 cm • 12 €
EAN 9782746511286
Aristarque’s Manuscript
Le manuscrit d’Aristarque
Christophe Chaffardon,
Le Pommier, Collection
« Romans & plus junior », 2016
It is 295 B.C. Ophelia, aged 13, travels
from Athens to Alexandria (in Egypt)
with her father, a Greek doctor.
Soon after they arrive he is poisoned
and dies. But, before dying, he makes
his daughter promise to seek out a
certain Aristarchus, a Greek astronomer
who has written a revolutionary
treatise asserting that the Sun is at
the centre of the Universe.
The manuscript has been stolen…
Novel • Ages 9+
205 pages • 14 × 20 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782746511071

68

Everything You Need


to Know About Sharks…
and More
Tout sur le requin… et le reste
François Moutou,
Le Pommier, Collection
« Les albums du Pommier »,
2016
In this fun and educational work
the reader will learn all about one of
the most feared of all marine creatures:
from the most well-known species
to those that are now extinct, including
fossilised ones from over 150 million
years ago. Did you know that the whale
shark can be up to 20 metres long?
Or that the basking shark can eat as
much as 500 kilos of food a day? Have
you heard about the Greenland shark
that has an amazing sense of smell
but is almost blind because it lives in
the Arctic winter for 6 months a year?
Non-Fiction • Ages 6+
62 pages • 24 × 29 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782746511200
The Quark and the Child:
The Wonderful History
of the World
Le quark et l’enfant :
la grande histoire du monde
Blandine Pluchet,
Le Pommier, Collection
« Les albums du Pommier »,
2015
It all started about fourteen billion
years ago. At the beginning of our
history, the Universe was just a tiny dot.
It grew and all the energy it contained
was transformed into matter. A quark
tells his story to a child, Andash;
about how it travelled in clouds of
matter, stars, supernovas, planets and
oceans and even in animals’ stomachs!
It tells of the twists and turns in the
history of the world, about the creativity
of nature and its unending ability to
adapt. This is the wonderful continuing
story of our Universe. Andash,
our solar system, life on Earth…
Non-Fiction, Tale • Ages 6+
60 pages • 17 × 23 cm • 13 €
EAN 9782746510494

69

The Sun and The Solar


System: What We Don’t
Yet Know…
Le soleil et son système :
ce qu’on ne sait pas encore…
Anna Alter, Hubert Reeves,
Le Pommier, Collection
« Sur les épaules des savants »,
2016
With the help of the famous author
Hubert Reeves, we discover everything
about the Sun and unravel its secrets.
The Sun is the nearest star to Earth and
has eight planets that orbit around it,
including ours. We know certain things
about this enormous ball of very hot
gas Andash; it is bigger than any of the
planets and even bigger than all the
planets put together; but there are still
a lot of questions left unanswered…
Non-Fiction • Ages 8+
46 pages • 21 × 25 cm • 13,90 €
EAN 9782746511187
Éditions
Founded: 1995
Titles in catalogue: 100
Titles published annually: 20

du Ricochet Emblematic titles or series

La colère d’Albert:
8,000 copies sold; translated into
3 languages; Prix Tatoulu 2010

Chaude la planète !: translated


into 6 languages; short-listed
for the Nausicaa Prize 2015

À l’eau !: 5,000 copies sold;


translated into 7 languages

P’tit ruisseau: 5,000 copies sold;


translated into 3 languages

Sous mes pieds: 4,000 copies sold;


translated into 3 languages;
The company is directed by Marguerite Tiberti and short-listed for the Amerigo-
Natalie Vock-Verley, who strive to publish works that seek Vespucci Prize 2016

to transmit to children a love of language, an open mind and


the desire to learn and share. Favoured themes are nature,
science, civility and a new way of looking at everyday life.
We are keen to present our books in France and around the
world, where many are sold in translated editions.

1, rue Spitalieri 06000 Nice, France • www.ricochet-livres-jeunesse.fr


Publisher, Foreign Rights: Natalie Vock-Verley > ricochet.nvv@orange.fr

70

Under My Feet…
Sous mes pieds…
Emmanuelle Houssais,
Ricochet, 2016
Under our feet, a vast world
of creatures, some more visible,
some less, some well-known,
some less, is transforming the
earth into rich compost that will
feed plants later on. The rich format
of this album includes highly
accurate illustrations teeming
with details of the annual cycle
of these little creatures!
Picture Book • Ages 4+
36 pages • 30 × 30 cm • 16 €
EAN 9782352631538
In the Shadow
of the Apple Tree
À l’abri du pommier
Chloé du Colombier,
Ricochet,
Collection « À l’abri », 2016
The woodpecker is drumming,
the goldfinch is watching the world
upside down, the robin is angry
at the thrush… And all the birds
sing together!
Board Book • Age 0+
14 pages • 16 × 19 cm • 8,50 €
EAN 9782352631514

71

Emotions
Les Émotions
Rhéa Dufresne,
Sébastien Chebret,
Ricochet, Collection
« Les Canoës du Ricochet »,
2016
Every day, a tremendous flow
of emotions goes through my heart
and my head! Wonder, joy, anger,
sadness, calm, embarrassment,
jealousy, surprise, envy, pride,
impatience, fear… 12 main emotions
are linked to ordinary everyday
situations. Useful to know about
and helpful for coming to terms
with our emotions.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 3+
28 pages • 23 × 23 cm • 12,50 €
EAN 9782352631644
L’il Planets
Les p’tites planètes
Fleur Daugey,
Chiara Dattola,
Ricochet, Collection
« Éveil nature », 2016
The moon shines. Stars twinkle.
The evening is not so dark.
What are these lights?
How to recognize the planets.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 3+
28 pages • 20 × 20 cm • 8,50 €
EAN 9782352631576

72

New Dinosaurs
Les nouveaux dinosaures
Éric Mathivet,
Ricochet, Collection
« Ohé la science ! », 2016
For many years it was believed
that dinosaurs were clumsy monsters
and that they were covered with
scales… We now know that they
were of all sizes, that they were very
perky and very active! And that they
even had feathers! This book will
update your knowledge of dinosaurs!
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 6+
40 pages • 28 × 21 cm • 13,50 €
EAN 9782352631446
Rouergue
Founded: 1993
Titles in catalogue: 450
Titles published annually: 45

Emblematic titles or series

“Pyjamarama” Series,
by Michaël Leblond
& Frédérique Bertrand:
100,000 copies sold in France;
translated into 12 languages

Comment (bien) rater ses vacances,


a trilogy by Anne Percin:
90,000 copies sold in France;
The story of Rouergue jeunesse began in 1993 with a translated into 3 languages
little square picture book, Jojo La mache, written and illustrated Les Autodafeurs, a trilogy
by Olivier Douzou. This first publication opened the way for by Marine Carteron: 65,000 copies
sold in France; translated into
many talented authors and illustrators. In 1998, the catalogue 4 languages
expanded to cover YA novels. The “doado” series is well liked
Toujours rien, by Christian Voltz:
for its continually high standard content and great style. 70,000 copies sold in France;
Over the years, several series for the youngest readers with translated into 10 languages
very visual names were created: “zig zag”, “tic tac”, “boomerang” Loup, by Olivier Douzou:
and “dacodac”. From the very beginning, the aim of this 47,000 copies sold in France;
translated into 10 languages
publishing venture has been to nurture curiosity, enthusiasm
and creativity.

47, rue du Docteur-Fanton bp 90038, 13633 Arles Cedex, France • www.lerouergue.com


Foreign Rights: Johanna Brock > j.brock@actes-sud.fr

73

Museum in Pyjamarama
Le musée en pyjamarama
Michaël Leblond,
Frédérique Bertrand,
Rouergue, Collection
« Pyjamarama », 2016
A little boy falls asleep in his striped
pyjamas and his dream takes him
on a museum visit. The artworks come
to life when the magic grid passes
by them! We follow the neon lights
that are like one of Morell’s works,
then we bring to life a picture that
reminds us of Monet’s Nymphéas.
Here, everything is in movement
except the immutable attendants
with their gazes fixed on the visitor.
At the end of the visit, lightning flashes
in the night in a painting that looks
like a work by Pierre Soulages.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
24 pages • 24 × 32 cm • 14,80 €
EAN 9782812611056
Gouniche: The Extraordinary
Aventures of Gouniche
Gouniche : Les aventures
extraordinaires de Gouniche
Delphine Durand,
Rouergue, 2016
In the same style as her handbook
on The Softies (2015), Delphine Durand
turns her attention to the character
Gouniche; his aspirations, his quirks,
his personal tastes and his lifestyle.
Gouniche is the second volume of
a trilogy that emphasises the absurd
by listing the habits and customs
of characters so fanciful that they
sometimes come close to being real…
Skilfully blending several illustration
techniques, Delphine Durand brings
us a rich picture book, as unlikely
as it is hilarious.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
64 pages • 18 × 24 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782812611308

74

Theo, a Lappish
Bathtub Hunter
Théo chasseur
de baignoire de Laponie
Pascal Prévot,
Rouergue, Collection
« dacodac », 2016
One of the bathtubs in Count Krolock
Van Rujn’s castle in Lapland has gone
feral again and is terrifying inhabitants.
Things are completely out of hand
and the danger is great. Everyone
knows that all the other bathtubs in
the castle will want to do the same
thing soon: prance gaily along the
corridors, stamping their cast iron feet
on the tiles, sprinkling passers-by
with hot water etc. Fortunately for the
Count, there is one person that can
save the day. Theo’s father, the most
famous and feared bathtub hunter
in the whole world!
Novel • Ages 9+
125 pages • 14 × 19 cm • 8,50 €
EAN 9782812610615
K Generation, Vol. 1
Génération K, Vol. 1
Marine Carteron,
Rouergue, Collection « Épik »,
2016
Kassandre is as rebellious and
provocative as Mina is discreet and
correct. They were brought up together
but their backgrounds are different.
Georg is a child of social services,
he’s had it rough and even been
in prison. Most people are unaware
of the terrifying powers the three have.
The only clue to their incredible abilities
is in their blood: extra chromosomes
that are unknown to science and whose
shape resembles the letter K. Whoever
succeeds in uniting the ‘K Generation’
will possess a great force. The mafia
in Naples and a pharmaceutical
firm are determined to capture them.
But are the children the only ones
who possess such powers? The chase
has only just begun…
YA • Ages 14+
302 pages • 14 × 20,5 cm • 14 €
EAN 9782812611087

75

Amongst the Survivors,


Vol. 1: Abel
Parmi les vivants, vol. 1 : Abel
Valie Le Gall, Alex Cousseau,
Rouergue, Collection « Épik »,
2016
It’s summer in a little town, three
friends are bored: Vlad, who has been
in love with Enoke but has never dared
confess his feelings to her; Enoke
who is very discreet, yet so incredibly
attractive; and Esther, who arrived
from Paris two years ago. Their daily
routine is upset by the sudden arrival
of a mysterious boy, Abel, whom
they all meet one morning in strange
circumstances. Pale skinned and
dressed in a long coat, Abel seems to
have appeared out of nowhere, and
no one knows what it is exactly he seem
to be looking for. He loses a 16th century
medallion in Esther’s bathroom, and
in the large pocket of his coat, he hides
a heart-shaped reliquary…
YA • Ages 14+
244 pages • 14 × 20,5 cm • 13,70 €
EAN 9782812611391
Rue
Founded: 2005
Titles in catalogue: 80
Titles published annually: 20

de L’échiquier

Founded in 2008, Rue de l’échiquier is an independent


publishing company focused on social and human sciences.
The catalogue includes over 80 reference books on sustainable
development, ecology and social economy. As well as, interviews
with known field experts, powerful essays, introductory works
on current topics and children’s books: all our works are
aimed at today readers. Those that are curious, concerned and
looking for meaning. We have launched a series for teenagers,
“Philo Ado”: an initiation to philosophy with examples from real
life situations, literature and cinema. Our illustrated books
for children and graphic novels are also within our editorial line.

12, rue du Moulin-Joly 75011 Paris, France • www.ruedelechiquier.net


Publisher: Thomas Bout > thomasbout@ruedelechiquier.net
Foreign Rights: Christian Voges > vogesforeignrights@free.fr

76

Fox on a Bike
Renard à vélo
Floriane Ricard, Fibretigre,
Rue de l’échiquier, 2016
“I’m a fox. I live in the forest.
I went to the top of a hill and saw,
faraway, the big city.” This magnificent
graphic novel tells a touching
and humorous tale which is a real
ode to the bicycle.
Picture Book, Graphic Tale • Ages 7-77
256 pages • 22 × 11,6 cm • 24,90 €
EAN 9782374250427
Who’s Taking Out
the Garbage?
Qui descendra les poubelles ?
Nat Mikles,
Rue de l’échiquier, 2016
So, what are we supposed to do
with it? Just toss it into the garbage?
That’s not what Lao Tseu believes;
he shows up in your kitchen and
explains how everything is linked in
the world, how recycling is important.
Using light humor, Nat Mikles graphic
novel outlines the many reasons
why we should do what’s right and
simple to protect our environment,
without getting all in a tizzy about it:
sort the waste, make a compost,
choose bulk over individual…
Graphic Novel • YA & Adults
176 pages • 14,8 × 21 cm • 19,90 €
EAN 9782374250373

77

The Car of the Future


La voiture du futur
Virginie Rochedreux,
Pierre Ruaud,
Rue de l’échiquier, 2016
“My father is an engineer.
When he comes home from work
he invents machines to fight global
warming. He had an ingenious idea:
a 100 % ecological and organic car,
which, in addition, would give work
to cows. Because with one cow in
the car, you can drive for 40 kilometers
without stopping for gas.”
Picture Book • Ages 4+
36 pages • 21 × 21 cm • 12,90 €
EAN 9782374250557
When the Dung Beetles Fight
Back Against the Mushrooms
De la guerre des champignons
contre les bousiers
Anastassia Yombo,
Barbara Pillot,
Rue de l’échiquier, 2017
Inspired by a traditional Ukrainian
fable, When the Dung Beetles
Fight Back Against the Mushrooms
tells the tale of the funny fight
between impetuous mushrooms
and hungry beetles in the forest.
The young reader learns the name
of some mushrooms and begins to
understand the difference between
edible/poisonous.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
16 pages • 11,5 × 21 cm • 12,90 €
EAN 9782374250564

78

“Teen philosophy” Series


Collection « Philo Ado »
Rue de l’échiquier, 2010-2015
“Teen philosophy” is a series of books
for teenagers that have a philosophical
perspective on events they are faced
with everyday and on subjects that
concern them directly: love, liberty,
happiness, etc. The aim is to give
teenagers a taste for philosophy,
to teach them to think for themselves,
to help them grow and become autono-
mous adults. Each author contributes
a personal view on the subject of
the work using concrete examples taken
from the movies, literature or teenagers’
own experience. 10 titles in the series:
Lying; Disobeying; Dying; Getting
Revenge (Marie-France Hazebroucq);
Being Afraid (Stéphanie Vermot-
Petit-Outhenin); Falling in Love; Stealing
(Sabrina Cerqueira); Dreaming
(Barbara de Negroni); Being Jealous
(Philippe Fontaine); Wasting time
(Makcom Hammer).
Non-Fiction, Philosophy • Ages 13+
12 × 21 cm • 10 €
Sarbacane Founded : 2003
Titles in catalogue: 750
Titles published annually: 80

Emblematic titles or series

Les Petites Reines, by Clémentine


Beauvais: 30,000 copies sold in
France; Lire Best Children’s Book
Award 2016

Moi j’attends, by Davide Cali


& Serge Bloch: sold in 13 languages;
more than 300,000 copies sold
worldwide

Sarbacane is an independent Children’s book publisher L’Ennemi, by Davide Cali


founded in 2003, built upon pillars of creation, passion shared & Serge Bloch: sold in 13 languages

with astonishingly talented authors and illustrators, and a list Un Papa sur mesure, by Davide Cali
& Anna-Laura Cantone:
renowned for its quality and diversity, openness and selectivity.
sold in 13 languages
The catalogue of over 700 titles includes picture books, young
Marlène Baleine,
adult fiction, comics and graphic novels for children and adults. by Davide Cali & Sonja Bougaeva:
From stories told from original points of view, books for the sold in 7 languages
early readers, books of games, novelty books, cross-over titles
to illustrated classics and graphic novels, all of Sarbacane’s
books are of high-quality and many of them in unusual formats.

35, rue d’Hauteville 75010 Paris, France • www.editions-sarbacane.com


Publisher: Emmanuelle Beulque > e.beulque@sarbacane.net
Foreign Rights: Phi-Anh Nguyen > phianh@lapetiteagence.fr

79

The Forest Cuddle Toy


Le doudou des bois
Angélique Villeneuve,
Amélie Videlo
Sarbacane, 2016
Georgette has lost her cuddle toy…
but life goes on! Georgette is taking
a walk in the woods. It smells of earth ,
rain, mushrooms… She puts her
cuddle toy down on a bed of leaves
and admires the forest and all its
colors… But at night, when it’s time
to go to bed, she realizes she’s missing
something. She forgot her cuddle toy!
Back there under the big dark sky!
When she goes back the next day, she
can’t find it anywhere. Courageous and
steadfast, Georgette does not give up.
She works hard at sniffing it out, in
the great outdoors. And she succeeds.
She brings a little gray wolf back with
her, a real live one, bringing together
the coziness of the indoors… with the
smells from outside.
Picture Book • Ages 3+
32 pages • 23,5 × 31,5 cm • 15,50 €
EAN 9782848658544
The Sleeping Wood
Le Bois dormait
Rébecca Dautremer,
Sarbacane, 2016
Two characters, one who appears
to be a prince, are walking together
down a forest path, talking. They come
across a butterfly, then a frog, a hare,
an elephant… a knight –all asleep.
They enter a town, to find a child on
a swing, an orchestra, a street cleaner,
two boxers, a king and a queen
–all asleep, as well. There’s no doubt
about it this is Sleeping Beauty’s rather
strange universe, but without the usual
visual clues. No need to retell the tale,
everyone knows it. This is an opportunity
to play around with the reader (and
the prince). Do you think they’re dead?
Come on, you remember! 100 years
and all that? Why don’t they just wake
up? Doesn’t at least one of them want
to change things…? Will a love kiss
wake them all up? What do you think?
Picture Book • Ages 5+
64 pages • 29 × 33,2 cm • 18 €
EAN 9782848659060

80

Vive la Dance!
Vive la danse !
Didier Lévy, Magali Le Huche,
Sarbacane, 2016
Hector is a kid full of energy,
so his parents decide he should take
dance lessons. Hector loves dancing
from the very first moment! And now,
all he can think about is dancing,
he practices constantly, covers his
bedroom walls with arabesques…
Enough! says his dad. But Hector
doesn’t want to stop, he jumps and…
flies up to the ceiling, 4 meters above
the ground! Now his dad needs
to dance in order to get him down…
and a 1 and a 2 and a 3!
Picture Book • Ages 5+
40 pages • 21 × 28 cm • 14,90 €
EAN 9782848658933
Well-Hidden.
Over 100 Hidden Animals
Bien cachés. Près de
100 animaux à dénicher !
Élo,
Sarbacane, 2017
Well-Hidden is a new Lift-the-Flaps
book for 2 to 6 year olds by Élo,
the illustrator of our very, very big
board book, The Animals World Tour.
This book will feature six natural
environments from around the world
with flaps. Lift the flaps, some of them
overlapping, to discover all the animals
that are hiding! Children will love
discovering the many surprises hidden
in the illustrations, all while learning
about natural environments and
animals.
5 spreads: Arctic Circle, Desert, Forest,
Beneath the Sea, Mangroves.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 4+
12 pages • 29,5 × 23 cm • 16 €
EAN 9782848659534

81

Zoom in on Animals
Le zoom des z’animo
Laure du Faÿ,
Sarbacane, 2016
An activity book to teach children
to recognize animals by their
characteristics. From the well-known
(elephants, rhinoceroses, chimpanzees,
donkeys…) to the rare and exotic
(aardvarks, four horned sheep, praying
mantis…) they are here in pieces.
There are 8 spreads: legs, horns, skin,
eyes, etc. –The activity is too guess what
animal it is by the part. The answers
can be found on the page by turning
the book. Then there are three spreads
with pictures and information on
about fifty rare and little known animals
to help the children become experts
on the planet’s most exotic animals.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 6+
32 pages • 26 × 35 cm • 16,50 €
EAN 9782848658988
Talents Hauts
Founded: 2005
Titles in catalogue: 250
Titles published annually: 20

Emblematic titles or series

“La Déclaration des droits” Series:


rights sold to Brazil, China,
Germany, Italy, Latin America,
Turkey; 20,000 copies sold;
with Amnesty International’s
support

“J’aime pas…” Series: rights sold


to China. I Don’t Like Being a Big Boy:
to be released (January 2017)

“Esther & Mandragore” Series:


7,000 copies sold

Blanche-Neige et les 77 nains:


rights sold to Italy, Korea;
Talents Hauts is a fully independent French children’s
4,000 copies sold; with Amnesty
book publisher founded in 2005. We publish striking, strong International’s support
and funny books that challenge clichés. We endeavour Un portrait au poil
to highlight talented new authors and illustrators, with
the same humanist values as ours. Our catalogue addresses
all ages from toddlers to teenagers, with picture books,
tales, and fiction.

8, rue Charles-Pathé 94300 Vincennes, France • www.talentshauts.fr


Publisher, Foreign Rights: Laurence Faron > laurence.faron@talentshauts.fr

82

Snow White
and the 77 Dwarfs
Blanche-Neige et les 77 nains
Davide Cali,
Raphaëlle Barbanègre,
Talents Hauts, 2016
Once upon a time, somewhere
deep in the woods, a girl called
Snow White was running away from
a terrible witch. She came across
a tiny house that belonged to
77 dwarfs. The dwarfs were very kind
and told Snow White she could stay
with them if she agreed to help them…
with their chores. By the authors
of Cinderella and the Funny Slippers
(due in 2017).
Picture Book, Tale • Ages 3+
31 pages • 25 × 25 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782362661372
A Portrait in the Flesh
Un portrait au poil
Anne-Caroline Pandolfo,
Talents Hauts, 2016
Leon wishes to paint the portraits
of his animal friends. To his great
surprise, they all refuse, each pointing
out some horrible physical flaw.
But, in the end, the animals, rather
than being flattered when they see
the paintings, find themselves more
beautiful in real life!
Picture Book • Ages 3+
25 pages • 23 × 19 cm • 12,50 €
EAN 9782362661747

83

“I Don’t like…” Series:


I Don’t Like Being a Big Boy
Série « J’aime pas… » :
J’aime pas être grand
Stéphanie Richard,
Gwenaëlle Doumont,
Talents Hauts, 2017
“I do NOT like being a big boy.
Neither in maturity nor in height.
But, heck!, I am as tall as a giant!”
Nolan, a seven-year-old boy grew up
too quickly. He can never cry or
be scared without being told:
“You’re a big boy now”. The worst is
when he has to go on a trip to the
countryside to study. Dad does not
want to hear another word about it:
The teddy bear stays!
Other titles in the series:
J’aime pas la danse; J’aime pas le foot;
J’aime pas être belle.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
32 pages • 15 × 19 cm • 11,50 €
EAN 9782362661754
“Esther & Mandragore”
Series: Of Love and Magic
Série « Esther & Mandragore » :
d’amour et de magie
Sophie Dieuaide,
Talents Hauts,
Collection « Zazou », 2016
Esther and her cat Mandragore are
on Earth for some spirited adventures!
She is now allowed to communicate
with her witch friends, poor Esther
is bombarded by questions, all on
one crucial subject: love! What are love
stories like on Earth? The young witch
sets off in search of answers with a
lot of surprises in store…
Middle Grade Novel • Ages 8-12
127 pages • 14 × 21 cm • 9,90 €
EAN 9782362661761

84

The Declaration
of Mum’s Rights
La Déclaration
des droits des mamans
Élisabeth Brami,
Estelle Billon-Spagnol,
Talents Hauts, 2016
Mums like dads have the right
not to be perfect, to repair bikes,
to have fun at work, to be
undisturbed when they read,
to make changes in their lives,
and to live their love stories as
they wish to.
Non-Fiction Picture Book • Ages 5+
38 pages • 15 × 21 cm • 12,50 €
EAN 9782362661433
Thierry Magnier
Founded: 1988
Titles in catalogue: 960
Titles published annually: 80

Emblematic titles or series

Monstres malades,
by Emmanuelle Houdart: translated
into 9 languages; Bologna Ragazzi
Award in 2005 (Fiction)

Hyacinthe et Rose, by François Morel


& Martin Jarrie: translated into
2 languages; Bologna Ragazzi Award
in 2011 (Fiction)
Mixing genres and breaking the rules, exploring illustration Dictionnaire fou du corps,
and visual art, in short, reinventing everyday children’s books by Katy Couprie: Bologna Ragazzi
is the motto of Éditions Thierry Magnier created in 1998. Award (Best Non-Fiction title);
Ovni prize at the Children Book Fair
The first big success came in 2004 with Tout un monde, an of Montreuil in France in 2012
image-book by Katy Couprie and Antonin Louchard published
Ah ! Ernesto,
in 8 languages. Originally focused mostly on books for young text by Marguerite Duras
children, Éditions Thierry Magnier has now started publishing and illustrations by Katy Couprie
fiction for readers aged 7 to adults. The company was selected “Moi le loup” Series,
as Best European Publisher of the year in 2011 and has by Delphine Perret: translated
into 7 languages.
won several Bologna Ragazzi Awards over the last few years.
Éditions Thierry Magnier merged with Actes Sud in 2005.

18, rue Séguier 75006 Paris, France • www.editions-thierry-magnier.com


Foreign Rights: Elsa Giroux > egiroux@helium-editions.fr

85

Water Pictures
Imagier mouillé
Véronique Joffre,
Éditions Thierry Magnier, 2016
Imagier mouillé is a picture book
that plays on pairs, from the most
obvious to the most surprising.
What they all have in common is…
water! So ‘drop’ is paired with ‘dew’,
and ‘slide’ is a perfect match for
‘splash’. ‘River’ becomes ‘waterfall’
and ‘high tide’ ends up with ‘low tide’,
of course. A classic children’s theme
revisited in an original board book.
Picture Book, Board Book • Ages 1+
24 pages • 14,7 × 19,5 cm • 11,90 €
EAN 9782364748910
Boris, My Little Handbook
of Good Manners
Boris, Mon petit manuel
de politesse
Mathis,
Éditions Thierry Magnier,
2016
A little handbook thought up
by Mathis while in a humorous mood,
to treat a universal childhood topic:
learning to be polite and having good
manners. But when Boris appears
on the scene, nothing goes as planned!
Say hello to the lady, finish your meal,
don’t stick your fingers in your nose,
don’t eat with your mouth open,
share your toys with your friends…
Boris is learning all the subtleties of
social behavior, with the help of his
toys who are always ready to keep him
on the right path.
Picture Book • 3+
64 pages • 14 × 22 cm • 14,50 €
EAN 9782364749566

86

Housey-House
Maisons-Maison
Elisa Géhin,
Éditions Thierry Magnier, 2016
One day Mr. House comes up with
an invention. Such a practical object,
with walls, and windows, a door
and a roof, that soon everyone in
the neighbourhood has one. Playing
on the concept of a house, Elisa Géhin
introduces towns and housing to
very young readers. All the houses fit
into each other to form a universe
that gives meaning to community,
and where everyone has a place.
A new picture book from the talented
Elisa Géhin, with a simple and rhyming,
sing-song text and brightly coloured
illustrations.
Picture Book • Ages 4+
40 pages • 22 × 31 cm • 15 €
EAN 9782364748491
Naya or the Night Messenger
Naya ou la messagère
de la nuit
Philippe Lechermeier,
Claire de Gastold,
Éditions Thierry Magnier, 2016
Naya has a gift: at night, she can blow
coloured dreams into the sleep of
her loved ones. But when war breaks
out in her village, Naya’s talent
becomes futile. The men fight with
pride and courage, but their enemies
win. They decide to spare the women
and children and let them leave the
village with all the riches they can carry.
That night, Naya blows a dream
to all the women… and the next day,
instead of filling their backpacks with
gold coins; they carry their husbands,
sons and brothers to save them from a
horrible fate. A universal tale that pays
homage to cunning and intelligence.
Picture Book • Ages 5+
40 pages • 22,5 × 33 cm • 17 €
EAN 9782364749351

87

What Do You Know


About Love?
Tu ne sais rien de l’amour
Mikaël Ollivier,
Éditions Thierry Magnier, 2016
Since they were children, everyone
has considered Malina and Nicolas
a couple. But when Nicolas becomes
a teenager, he begins to wonder
what his life will be like. His father’s
early death makes him take stock
of things: is it really love that he feels
for Malina? When he sees his mother,
by chance, in a café with another man,
he discovers a entirely new chapter
in his parents’ lives that was carefully
silenced… An intimate family novel
and an authentic work of initiation
in which Mikaël Ollivier subtly lifts
the veil of mystery that envelops love.
The author of Frères de sang
(65,000 copies sold) is back!
Novel • Ages 12+
240 pages • 14 × 22 cm • 15,90 €
EAN 9782364749269
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of the Centre national du livre

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Graphic Conception
Guillaume Dairou
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Ivanka Hahnenberger

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